Senior Paralegal
Please Note : You will be required to be in the office at GA Power HQ @ 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA a minimum of four (4) days per week (Currently Mon thru Thur) and/or as additionally required.
Job Description:
Are you an experienced paralegal ready to make your mark in a collaborative, dynamic, and friendly environment? Are you ready to make a switch from working long, thankless hours at a firm? Then look no further. Georgia Power Company’s Legal Department is looking for a motivated Senior Paralegal to join our team.
Here, your expertise will shine as you handle anything from subpoena responses and discovery to legal hold administration and project management. If you love working with technology, managing electronic databases, and being at the center of legal procedures, you’ll fit right in!
We’re seeking someone who:
- Loves to tackle challenges with a positive attitude and creative problem-solving
- Thrives in a fast-paced, supportive team that appreciates fun as much as results
- Is eager to learn, grow, and bring fresh ideas to the table
- Wants to connect with colleagues who value collaboration and a good sense of humor
This is more than a job—it’s your chance to be part of a team where your voice is heard and your work is truly appreciated. If you’re ready to bring your talent and enthusiasm to a place where you can grow and enjoy the journey, we want to meet you!
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide paralegal support to attorneys, Claims & Litigation Specialists, and others as may be assigned.
- Draft and prepare responses to customer inquiries, subpoenas and document requests, non-party discovery with attorney oversight.
- Prepare, implement, and manage legal holds, with attorney oversight.
- Draft, manage, and process correspondence and other documents.
- Act as administrator for Legal Department’s SharePoint sites, shared drives, and Legal Tracker.
- Utilize and manage files in Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker database for information management, invoice review and management, and reporting.
- Organize, expand, update, and maintain Legal Department forms and templates
- Provide administrative backup support as necessary.
- Work cross-functionally with internal business partners ensuring accurate and timely responses.
- Maintain pleadings and case-related repository.
- Conduct factual and legal research via court dockets, Pacer, legal databases, internet searches, and other systems.
- Track litigation matters including primary responsibility for calendaring and meeting litigation filing deadlines.
- Assist with preparing litigation case reports and statistics as needed.
- Complete other ad hoc projects as assigned.
Job Experience and Education:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience providing paralegal support in a law firm, government, or in-house legal department is required; law firm experience is a plus.
- Experience supporting litigation required; experience supporting real estate is a plus.
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited school, a paralegal certificate or JD preferred, but not required, depending on job experience.
- Experience with legal matter management systems, tracking legal spend, generating reports and entering matter information is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Attributes:
- Exceptional time management, organizational and prioritization skills with an appreciation for deadlines and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively and with flexibility for fluctuating priorities.
- Strong initiative, self-motivated and track record of using sound judgment to deliver quality business results.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including drafting and editing documents.
- High aptitude for technology and proficiency in the use of MS Office suite (SharePoint, Word, Teams, OneDrive, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and database software.
- Demonstrate considerable analytical and investigative skills.
- Ability to work independently, with attorney guidance, and set own work priorities, as well as support the attorneys.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and to build interdepartmental relationships at all levels.
- High ethical standards and behaviors.
- Customer service oriented.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 13865
Job Category: Legal & Compliance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
