Paralegal

Claims & Franchises;
Portland, Oregon (US-OR)

Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents.

Regular FT, Exempt

Posting # 5725

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.

In addition to environmental stewardship, we’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.

This hybrid position is based at our headquarters in downtown Portland, Oregon. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the office or be willing to relocate to the Portland metropolitan area. Employees are required to work onsite Tuesdays through Thursdays each week, with remote work flexibility on Mondays and Fridays, subject to business needs. This schedule supports collaboration, connection, and team engagement while providing flexibility for focused remote work.

We are hiring for a Paralegal and this position will serve as a key partner for the General Counsel and other Legal Team members to facilitate timely legal support across all NWN operations. This paralegal must flexible, adaptive and motivated to support lawyers in multiple practice areas including litigation, environmental, labor and employment, corporate law, regulatory, securities, finance, disclosure, shareholder services, compliance and other matters.

Ability and willingness to work cross-functionally, to think creatively and proactively, and to communicate effectively in a professional environment are a must. This position will cross-train with the Shareholder Services Manager and Corporate Paralegal to ensure full support. With oversight, this position will work directly with business partners and our outside legal counsel to gather documents, coordinate discovery and document gathering and/or review, draft reports, summaries or filings, and provide other support including administrative support as needed.

• Provide paralegal support to attorneys across a broad range of legal practice areas, including litigation, environmental, labor and employment, corporate, regulatory, securities, finance, disclosure, shareholder services, and compliance matters.
• Partner with attorneys, business units, and outside counsel to gather information, coordinate legal requests, and support the timely resolution of legal matters.
• Coordinate document collection, review, discovery, subpoenas, filings, and other legal processes while maintaining organized and accurate records.
• Draft, prepare, and maintain legal documents, agreements, NDAs, reports, summaries, correspondence, and regulatory filings using approved templates and technology resources.
• Conduct legal, regulatory, legislative, and industry research and prepare summaries, analyses, and supporting materials for attorneys and business partners.
• Monitor and track project timelines, regulatory filings, license renewals, annual reports, litigation deadlines, and other legal obligations.
• Assist with litigation support activities, including case file management, document requests, discovery responses, chronologies, exhibits, and deadline tracking.
• Serve as a liaison between the Legal Department and business partners to facilitate clear communication, coordinate information requests, and provide timely updates.
• Cross-train with the Shareholder Services Manager and Corporate Paralegal to provide coverage and support for key legal and corporate governance functions.
• Exercise sound judgment and strategic thinking to identify potential issues, anticipate business and legal needs, and develop practical solutions.
• Adapt to a variety of assignments and changing priorities while providing responsive support across attorneys, legal disciplines, and business functions.
• Perform special assignments or projects as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires at least five years of paralegal experience in a law firm or company for a Level
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