Paralegal I/Paralegal II (Litigation) - Dominion Energy Services Inc.

Paralegal I/Paralegal II (Litigation)

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

• Assists with the preparation, review and management of discovery.
• Assists in-house counsel in setting up and managing legal files. Organizes, indexes and maintains large volumes of case-related documents.
• Coordinates interrogatory responses, requests for documents, and depositions for litigation. Reviews and analyzes basic court documents and drafts appropriate pleadings and other court documents for review by in-house counsel.
• Conducts legal and factual research to support litigation strategy.
• Monitors ongoing proceedings to identify applicable orders, pleadings, and due dates.
• Prepares exhibits, trial binders and other materials needed for hearings and trials.
• Assists in-house counsel and outside counsel by coordinating and scheduling meetings, filing court documents and maintaining detailed case files.
• Prepares, updates and submits monthly and quarterly litigation reports for Law Department, Business Units and Accounting/Finance.
• Works with business units in responding to various legal requests including subpoenas and other court documents.
• Responds to request from insurers on status of litigation matters covered by insurance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Paralegal I - 0-2 years of paralegal or related legal support experience.

Paralegal II - 2+ years of paralegal or related legal support experience Mastery of skills at the Paralegal I level.

Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and experience include:

• Knowledge of law in the area supported.
• Excellent organizational, communication and research skills.
• Ability to recognize and evaluate legal concepts.
• Ability to work under multiple deadlines.
• Ability to exercise judgment and decision making in organizing and conducting work assignments.
• Ability to perform duties under minimal or no supervision.

Education Requirements

Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):

GED

High School Graduate

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Paralegal certificate, degree or certification.

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

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Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.

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About Dominion Energy

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·17,000 employees

·Headquarters: Richmond, VA

·16 states in the US

·$100 billion of assets

·Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions

·100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the community

Our Commitment to NetZero by 2050

We’ve cut carbon emissions from our electric generation business by approximately 46% (since 2005) and methane emissions from our natural gas business by 38% (since 2010) — By growing wind, solar, and renewable natural gas and pursuing innovative technologies, we expect to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. We’ve also committed to reducing the emissions of our suppliers and customers — so we can all move forward together.

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