Company Description Cook & Associates is a legal services provider with over 20 years of experience serving utilities, telephone and electric cooperatives, state and local governments, and the construction industry. The firm focuses on the unique regulatory and infrastructure needs of clients operating in utility and public service sectors. Team members collaborate closely with clients to support long-term projects and ongoing operational requirements. This environment offers opportunities to develop specialized expertise in utilities law. Role Description The Utilities Paralegal will support attorneys with legal matters related to utility cooperatives in a full-time, on-site role located in Vinings. This position requires consistent on-site collaboration with attorneys and staff to meet client needs and project timelines. Primary Responsibilities
- Schedule meetings, conference calls, and communications with clients, opposing counsel, consultants, and other parties.
- Manage deadlines, calendars, task lists, and matter-tracking systems.
- Assist attorneys with transactional, regulatory, governance, and litigation matters -- focusing on the utilities practice.
- Draft correspondence, corporate documents, resolutions, minutes, pleadings, and other legal documents.
- Review and proofread documents for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
- Organize and maintain client files and document management systems.
- Prepare meeting materials and board packets.
- Attend client meetings and assist with meeting administration and follow-up.
- Coordinate attorney and client travel arrangements when necessary. Preferred Qualifications
- Strong organizational and project-management skills.
- Excellent writing, proofreading, and communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365. This position is designed for an individual who can function as a key member of the legal team, helping attorneys deliver efficient and responsive service to utility and cooperative clients while managing a significant volume of projects and deadlines. Full posting: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/utilities-paralegal-at-cook-associates-4442487882
