Fayetteville Public Works Commission

CORPORATE PARALEGAL

Fayetteville Public Works Commission  •  Fayetteville, NC (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Here’s what you’ll do:

Legal Case & Matter Management

  • Support attorneys with end‑to‑end case planning, development, and management across litigation, regulatory, and corporate matters

  • Serve as a primary point of coordination among attorneys, internal business partners, courts, opposing counsel, and external professionals

  • Track case deadlines, filings, and key milestones to ensure compliance with court rules and regulatory requirements

  • Assist attorneys with trial and hearing preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness materials, deposition binders, and appendices

  • Develop and maintain document management systems, spreadsheets, and retrieval tools to support efficient legal operations

  • Assist with e‑discovery, records retention, and matter tracking using legal technology platforms

Legal Research & Analysis

  • Conduct thorough legal research using statutes, regulations, case law, administrative decisions, and secondary sources

  • Analyze findings and prepare clear, concise written summaries and recommendations for attorneys and leadership

Document Drafting & Filing

  • Draft, review, and manage legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery responses, interrogatories, and correspondence

  • File court documents and regulatory submissions in accordance with applicable rules, procedures, and deadlines

Collaboration & Communication

  • Act as a liaison to ensure timely information sharing across departments, divisions, and external agencies

  • Provide responsive, professional support to internal and external customers

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Strong working knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and legal research methods

  • Experience using legal research and contract/matter management systems (e.g., Westlaw, Cobblestone, or similar platforms)

  • Familiarity with municipal and utility‑related policies, regulations, and compliance requirements (preferred)

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management

  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and related business software

  • Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality

  • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must meet one of the following:

  1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Pre‑Law, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in legal research, data analysis, or a related legal support role

  2. Associate degree from an accredited college or technical institute in Paralegal Studies and six (6) years of progressively responsible paralegal or legal support experience

  3. High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of equivalent, relevant legal support experience

Fayetteville Public Works Commission

About Fayetteville Public Works Commission

Fayetteville PWC provides utility services (electricity, water, waste water) to the people of Fayetteville and Cumberland County for more than a century. As the largest municipal power system in North Carolina, PWC employs 600 people and serves over 114,000 customers in Cumberland County and on the military installation of Fort Bragg/Pope Air Field. PWC has been recognized state-wide and nationally for excellence in utility services as well as in the areas of safety, financial reporting, community service, sustainability and innovation.

PWC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes: Local Govt Employee'​ Retirement, comprehensive health and dental plans, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; 401(k), 457 and NC 529 savings plan, On-side wellness center, relocation assistance and educational, training and staff development opportunities.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Fayetteville, NC
Year Founded
1905
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