Legal Assistant/Contract Administrator
About the position
The NOPEC Legal Assistant/Contract Administrator provides critical support to the General Counsel by managing contract administration, maintaining accurate corporate and legal department records, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. The Legal Assistant/Contract Administrator will play a key role in streamlining legal processes and supporting the organization’s operational efficiency.
The position is full-time and based in Solon, Ohio. Hourly wage commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities
• Provides paralegal and legal assistant support to General Counsel
• Responsible for Contract Administration Oversight
• Executes NOPEC’s Records Management procedures for storing and archiving documents
• Review Record Retention Policy & applies appropriate action to all company records
• Assists legal counsel with Corporate Record Keeping
• Provides backup for mailings to community members
• Performs community and industry research at the request of NOPEC officers
• Provides backup for General Reception
• Coordinates with outside counsel all regulatory filings as needed and directed by General Counsel on behalf of NOPEC or community members
• Manages and responds to PUCO/BBB complaints
• Prepares under the supervision of General Counsel all New Community Membership Paperwork & coordinates with outside counsel PUCO filings
• Files & records Refresh, Anniversary, and New Community Opt Out Letter PUCO Filings
• Reviews outside counsel invoices for accuracy
• Coordinates filing of all corporate contracts including Ennovate division in legal department files
Requirements
• Proficient in Outlook Calendar and Microsoft Office Suite, including in the composition and editing of complex legal documents
• Time management including ability to work under time deadlines for legal filings and documents
• Computer Skills: Competency in all office-based functions (Microsoft Office – all major components), Customer Relationship Management software, database management, and presentation software.
• Sitting, standing and bending.
• Ability to use office equipment including but not limited to office copier, shredder, computer equipment, audio/visual equipment.
• Ability to speak in a clear and easily comprehensible manner.
• Ability to speak publicly in a confident and compelling manner
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance at a level established by NOPEC.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a legal department or a law firm
Nice-to-haves
• Paralegal certification strongly preferred or equivalent legal experience
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The NOPEC Legal Assistant/Contract Administrator provides critical support to the General Counsel by managing contract administration, maintaining accurate corporate and legal department records, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. The Legal Assistant/Contract Administrator will play a key role in streamlining legal processes and supporting the organization’s operational efficiency.
The position is full-time and based in Solon, Ohio. Hourly wage commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities
• Provides paralegal and legal assistant support to General Counsel
• Responsible for Contract Administration Oversight
• Executes NOPEC’s Records Management procedures for storing and archiving documents
• Review Record Retention Policy & applies appropriate action to all company records
• Assists legal counsel with Corporate Record Keeping
• Provides backup for mailings to community members
• Performs community and industry research at the request of NOPEC officers
• Provides backup for General Reception
• Coordinates with outside counsel all regulatory filings as needed and directed by General Counsel on behalf of NOPEC or community members
• Manages and responds to PUCO/BBB complaints
• Prepares under the supervision of General Counsel all New Community Membership Paperwork & coordinates with outside counsel PUCO filings
• Files & records Refresh, Anniversary, and New Community Opt Out Letter PUCO Filings
• Reviews outside counsel invoices for accuracy
• Coordinates filing of all corporate contracts including Ennovate division in legal department files
Requirements
• Proficient in Outlook Calendar and Microsoft Office Suite, including in the composition and editing of complex legal documents
• Time management including ability to work under time deadlines for legal filings and documents
• Computer Skills: Competency in all office-based functions (Microsoft Office – all major components), Customer Relationship Management software, database management, and presentation software.
• Sitting, standing and bending.
• Ability to use office equipment including but not limited to office copier, shredder, computer equipment, audio/visual equipment.
• Ability to speak in a clear and easily comprehensible manner.
• Ability to speak publicly in a confident and compelling manner
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance at a level established by NOPEC.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a legal department or a law firm
Nice-to-haves
• Paralegal certification strongly preferred or equivalent legal experience
Apply Now
Apply Now