Legal Assistant
Company: Western Resource Advocates (WRA)
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Salary Range: $33,750.00 To 43,525.00 Annually Position Summary
Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is hiring a Program and Legal
Assistant to join our team in Arizona. This position will provide a
full range of administrative and legal support to the Clean Energy
Program's Arizona team, as well as managing our small Phoenix
office. The Program and Legal Assistant will report to the Arizona
Clean Energy Manager, with opportunities to learn and grow while
working with a variety of other administrative and conservation
professionals. This role is a part-time position with a schedule of
30 hours per week. About Western Resource Advocates WRA fights
climate change and its impacts to sustain the environment, economy,
and people of the West. We respect the different needs of diverse
people and partner with them to develop a shared vision for
progress-one that advances communities while protecting
biodiversity. Our team of policy experts, scientists, economists,
and attorneys has a 30-year history of working where decisions are
made, sweating the details, creating evidence-based solutions, and
holding decision makers accountable. This on the ground work with
policymakers and other advocates advances clean energy, protects
air, land, water, and wildlife-and sustains the lives and
livelihoods of the West. Location This position may work in WRA's
Phoenix office or in a hybrid remote and in-office setting. A
minimum of two days per week in the WRA Phoenix office is required,
and more in-office time may be necessary depending on
workload/activities. Travel required for retreats, and other
internal organizational meetings within WRA's region (less than
5%). Responsibilities And Activities CASE MANAGEMENT Organize and
maintain electronic and physical records (most records are
electronic). Track case deadlines, update state team calendar, and
maintain case log. Draft, review, and edit pleadings and discovery;
finalize documents for filing with agencies and/or courts; and file
documents via online filing portals and serve discovery or other
documents on parties via email or online file sharing; provide
other paralegal support as needed. CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM SUPPORT
Schedule video and (occasional) in-person meetings for staff and
partners; make arrangements for in-person meetings (venue, food,
communications, etc.); take meeting notes as needed. Make or assist
in travel arrangements for staff. Assist staff with administrative
tasks, including reimbursement requests and using online workflow
tools (Teams, Slack, and other project management tools). As
needed, assist with preparation and editing of reports and
presentations and with legal and subject matter research. OFFICE
MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATIVE Purchase office supplies, ensure offices
are maintained, distribute mail, and receive occasional office
visitors. Provide basic IT support, liaising with WRA's remotely
located IT Manager, and coordinate contractors for maintenance or
IT-related repairs. Coordinate team building, employee engagement,
and social activities with state staff. Other administrative
projects, tasks, and duties reasonably related to the functions
described above. Required Qualifications Any equivalent combination
of education, training, and experience, which provides the required
knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions
of this position, will be considered. For example, the requisite
experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities would include: At
least one year of administrative office experience. Strong
organizational skills with ability to manage a deadline-driven
docket of regulatory litigation. Thorough and detail oriented, with
good time management skills. Strong communication, writing, and
editing skills. Strong interpersonal skills, and comfort in
communicating with working with people from diverse ethnic,
educational, and professional backgrounds. Proficiency with
computers and general office equipment; mastery of Microsoft Word,
Outlook, and Excel; willingness to learn additional software tools
to improve workflow. Helpful, but not required, is having
experience working in a legal office or as a paralegal. Commitment
to WRA's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. Physical
Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on
a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Some travel is required. Salary And Benefits This is a part-time
position (30 hours per week) and the salary range is
$33,750-$43,525 annually (which is 75% of a full-time employee
annualized amount of $45,000-$58,025); salary depends on relevant
experience and new staff rarely start at the top of the range.
WRA's excellent benefits package includes a 401(k) retirement plan
with up to 5% matching and health, dental, vision, and life &
disability insurance with 100% of premiums paid by WRA. Annually,
staff receive* seventeen days paid vacation leave to start, twelve
paid sick days, one paid volunteer day, twelve paid holidays, and
WRA is closed for Winter Break between Christmas Day and New Year's
Day for additional paid time off. Employees are eligible for up to
twelve weeks of parental leave, and after five years, staff are
eligible for up to twelve weeks of paid sabbatical leave. Position
is exempt. *Vacation and sick leave are prorated for part-time
staff. Deadline To Apply: Open Until Filled with priority review
beginning on Monday, April 8, 2024. Diversity and inclusion are a
critical component of our business strategy, mission and vision. We
welcome candidates from an array of backgrounds and experiences to
join our team. Learn more about our commitment here:[url removed]
Western Resource Advocates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)
and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex,
gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin,
age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status. Apply
To Be WRA's Program and Legal Assistant in Arizona! Thank you for
your interest in the Program and Legal Assistant position with
Western Resource Advocates. You will need to upload the following
in PDF format: Cover letter describing your relevant qualifications
and the reason for your interest in WRA and this position Resume.
Please direct any questions about this position or application
process to [email removed]. Employment Type: Full Time Years
Experience: 1 - 3 years Bonus/Commission: No
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