California ISO · 16 hours ago
Manager, Paralegal and Office Administration (Hybrid)
Folsom, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$138K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expCalifornia ISO is responsible for managing the flow of electricity across California's power grid. The Manager, Paralegal and Office Administration supports department attorneys with legal research, litigation support, and manages non-attorney staff while ensuring compliance with legal standards.
EnergyNon ProfitPower Grid
Responsibilities
Manages paralegals, administrative staff and contractors providing similar services, ensuring that daily tasks to support department are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Develops and manages employee work assignments, provides broad direction and guidance, identifies training needs, coaches and gives feedback on employee performance, makes recommendations with respect to the hiring, advancement, promotion or any other change in the status of direct reports, and performs related activities as appropriate. Assures efficiency and equity in workflow. Facilitates development, maintenance and administration of department policies, standards and processes
Oversees department support functions including responses to records requests and subpoenas, management of corporate legal agreements (NDAs, copyright agreements, law firm engagement letters and consulting agreements), and contracting for electronic legal research (such as Westlaw), by delegating as appropriate and providing direct support for critical initiatives
Provides paralegal services to attorneys, and backup for other legal support staff
Provides support for significant corporate functions and committees that requires analytical work and complex legal services
Serves as subject matter expert in appropriate areas related to legal compliance
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience
Equivalent years of education and training, plus ten or more years related experience with five years at a lead level or the equivalent
Legal Assistant/Paralegal studies or equivalent experience
Experience with legal administration (calendar and document management), and paralegal skills (discovery, legal research, cite checking) or similar skills required
Ability to think strategically and devise solutions to problems in keeping with multiple considerations
Excellent leadership and management abilities with experience coaching and developing others
Must demonstrate sound judgment and critical thinking when making decisions
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as team leader, facilitator and team member
Strong analytical and quantitative skills required
Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills required, including the ability to effectively communicate complex materials and concepts
Must be able to handle a dynamic and changing work environment, and work well independently
Preferred
Management experience preferred
Experience in energy and/or a regulatory field would be helpful
Benefits
Relocation assistance is available.
Flexible work arrangements.
Company
California ISO
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid.
501-1000 employees
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Mark Rothleder
Chief Operating Officer
Roger E. Collanton
Vice President, General Counsel
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