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Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. · 2 months ago

CORPORATE PARALEGAL I

Tampa, FL, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Paralegal I to support the Vice President and General Counsel as well as the Director of Legal Services. The role involves gathering and preparing materials for legal counsel, conducting legal research, managing contracts, and ensuring corporate compliance.

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Responsibilities

Proactive member of the legal team assisting in the timely intake and response to internal client requests, distribution, and collection of documents for review

Assists with drafting and editing of various legal documents, including contracts, memoranda, and correspondence

Track and maintain company contracts, corporate notices, discovery requests, real estate and finance documents from client teams

Submits purchase requisitions

Prepare notices and other supporting documentation for Board of Trustees meetings for Board of Trustees’ Committee and Board meetings. Coordinate the preparation of appropriate notices, agendas, minutes, and other supporting documentation

Conducts legal research

Monitors attorney calendars for meeting preparation & deliverables

Serves as department liaison for internal and external customers

Assists with transaction closings (incl. loans, property sales & acquisitions, and easements)

Assists with preparation and submittal of annual financial audit responses

Processes outside counsel invoices for approval by GC or Assistant GC

Reconciles P-Card statements with receipts

Maintains department files and board books

Works with Executive Assistant to optimize department efficiency; assume her duties in his/her absence, as needed (e.g., monthly goals report, calendar maintenance, travel arrangements, supply orders, et al.)

Performs other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned

Qualification

Legal researchLitigation technology proficiencyMicrosoft Office proficiencyContract draftingMulti-taskingEffective communicationConfidentialityTeam collaborationAttention to detail