Legal Administrative Assistant Specialist - (Litigation Administrative Assistant)

About Us 

SoCalGas, the nation’s largest gas distribution utility, is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to over 21 million Southern California customers. Through innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to the needs of our communities we proudly uphold our mindset of “Glad to be of Service”  and  provide exceptional customer service today and ready to meet California’s energy needs with innovative solutions for tomorrow.  

As an employee of SoCalGas, you will support our core values to do the right thing, champion people, and shape the future. You will play a pivotal role in the energy transition initiatives, supporting our mission: Safe, reliable, and affordable energy delivery today. Ready for tomorrow.  We are committed to attracting top talent and fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the vibrant communities we serve.   

As an employee of SoCalGas, you’ll enjoy a competitive compensation plan, upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance. Discover the rewards of joining SoCalGas by exploring our website: Our Mission; Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today and become a vital part of a team that is driving innovation, championing community needs, and shaping the future of energy in California. 

Primary Purpose
Ensures efficient case management by handling complex document workflows, performing targeted research, and coordinating multi-party meetings, contributing to accurate and timely legal processes.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Archives and updates legal records in the document management system, ensuring easy retrieval and compliance with record-keeping standards.
• Tracks filing deadlines for legal documents, ensuring they are submitted in a timely manner to meet regulatory and court requirements.
• Communicates with stakeholders for the follow-up of documentation and administration matters on both new and existing cases.
• Arranges and coordinates legal meetings, schedules appointments, and organizes travel arrangements for attorneys and legal staff.
• Consolidates internal comments for communication with counterparties to finalize legal documents.
• Performs general office duties, including scanning, photocopying, and filing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Typically requires 3 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Company Secretarial Administration - Managing the administrative and statutory compliance responsibilities for an organization.
• Legal Drafting - Prepares written legal documents, including a motion, a letter, a brief, a memo, or a contract.
• Legal Support - Assistance provided in navigating legal processes, including research, documentation, and advice, to uphold rights and comply with the law.
• Data Management - A process which includes acquiring, validating, storing, protecting, and processing required data.
• Contract Administration - The process of managing and overseeing the execution, performance, and compliance of contracts between parties involved in a business agreement, including customers and vendors.
• Event and Meeting Planning - Planning meetings or events on behalf of someone or a group. Includes making arrangements for catering and/or logistical support.
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes.
• Legal Research - The process of identifying and retrieving information necessary to support legal decision-making.
• Documentation & Records Management - Creating, distributing, using, maintaining and disposition of recorded information maintained as evidence of business activities and transactions.
• Schedule Management - Establishes policies and documentation for maintaining, developing, managing, and controlling the schedules for time and resources for the completion of the project.

Benefits   

SoCalGas offers a comprehensive benefits program to help support employees both personally and professionally. These benefits include, but are not limited to:  

• Competitive pay & Annual Bonus program  
• Medical, dental, and vision packages (plus free Mental Health resources/sessions)  
• 401K company match & Company provided Pension Plan  
• Work/Life Balance including generous PTO  
• Wellness Programs/Classes   
• Tuition/Education Reimbursement  
• Career Development Tools & Resources through SoCalGas University  

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