Paralegal - PECO (Hybrid)

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In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in?Primary Purpose:

Under general direction, performs responsible, specialized and confidential legal assignments and research for specified area within the Legal Department. Assists with legal proceedings, transactions and other legal matters by identifying problems, needs and procedures. May work closely with other legal, governmental, or regulatory disciplines and a variety of clients, and assists in the planning, research and evaluation process directed towards the management of the Company’s legal exposure.

Primary Duties:

1 Collect, analyze, organize and maintain the entire array of information, records and documents in
accordance with acceptable legal practices and procedures as needed to support Legal and the
practice area attorneys
2 Prepare draft documents pertaining to litigation, company business and Legal activity for attorney
edit and review
3 Develop and maintain a knowledge of statutes, court decisions and the background relating to
procedures and processes in the applicable areas of practice within the law department
4 Perform routine legal procedures under direct supervision and control of attorney; perform routine
legal research
5 Draft documents that require insertion of basic information and/or utilizing standard format
following department practice
6 Perform filing and other clerical functions
7 Coordinate work with Legal Administrative Assistants

Job Scope:

· Supports attorneys, company management and senior level paralegal staff in matters involving company personnel, and outside counsel and their staff
· Supports co-workers regarding department activities and functions

Minimum Qualifications:

· Possess at least two to four years of professional legal experience in a specialized area of law; possess a high school degree or equivalent; and possess a paralegal certificate from an accredited institution or have a minimum of two to four years of in-depth practical experience, including litigation, in an established law firm.
· Possess the demonstrated ability to comprehend and follow verbal instructions.
· Possess a general knowledge of law firm and legal practices and procedures, including litigation, and the rules or procedures required of the various court and administrative systems. Posses a working knowledge of legal terminology. Be highly skilled in the use of computers and software packages being utilized by the department.
· Possess and demonstrate initiative and sound judgment required to make decisions without supervision and in the absence of exact established procedures. Possess willingness to accept responsibility and devote the time necessary for success in a legal environment. Possess the ability to meet critical and short deadlines, a commitment to successful performance and the completion of tasks, and the ability to work in demanding conditions.
· Possess the ability to communicate clearly – both orally and in writing –and to read and analyze legal materials and other data.

Preferred Qualifications: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Benefits: Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $66,400.00/Yr. – $91,300.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 7%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.