Paralegal

Paralegal

Work Location : Helena, MT

Pay range : $27.50 to $42.00 per hour

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect .

About this position:

The Paralegal assists the legal department with day-to-day tasks including maintaining calendar dates, scheduling travel, and ensuring documents are properly handled. In addition, legal assistance is provided to the corporate attorneys by performing a variety of tasks in support of NorthWestern Energy's mission to deliver safe, reliable and innovative energy solutions.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,600 amazing people and serve over 800,000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%

Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial health)

Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities)

Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement leave

Paid training opportunities

Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

About this job:

Coordinate and make travel arrangements for members of the Legal Department

Compile, review, proof and process documents as requested

Receive, review, and respond to requests from internal business partners, including legal matters, customer disputes, and regulatory inquiries

Screen incoming correspondence and refer matters requiring immediate attention to the appropriate personnel in the Legal Department

Conduct legal research and prepare memos, reports, and presentations

Provide regulatory and litigation support

Prepare and issue legal hold notices and releases, while maintaining a list of legal holds

Assist in preparing draft discovery responses, subpoena responses, and responses to requests for more information

Assist in managing the Legal Department's document retention/filing system

Process invoices through SAP

Prepare expense reports and process credit card charges through Concur

Assist with annual budget and monthly forecast for the Legal Department

Manage Serengeti Legal Tracker e-billing system

Prepare engagement letters for outside counsel

Support legal department projects

Complete assignments and other duties as requested

Travel to meetings and conferences (up to 5% of the time)

All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics

Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

Associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or paralegal certification

At least 3 years of related experience and/or training is preferred

Experience with an in-house legal department or law firm is preferred

Knowledge of Serengeti Legal Tracker, SharePoint, and SAP is desired

Must be able to demonstrate a good safety record

Must possess strong oral and written communication skills

Strong basic accounting and budgeting skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong work ethic and willingness to work under rigorous deadlines

Ability to complete multiple large and routine tasks timely with accuracy and attention to detail to manage the needs of multiple attorneys

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Broad knowledge of research procedures, computer-based legal research programs, and principles of judicial and administrative processes

Analytical skills necessary to incorporate business concerns into evaluation of legal issues

Must be comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the link to certify at no cost)

Requisition #4950

Posting Dates: July 8, 2026 through Open Until Filled

Department/Division: Legal

Employment Physical: Not Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: Part-time negotiable within NorthWestern Energy service territory

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com .