Paralegal

Legal Specialist📍Akron, OH - Onsite | Legal Department🔎4+ years of experience | Paralegal certificate preferredAbout the RoleFirstEnergy's Legal team is hiring a Legal Specialist to support a mix of regulatory, litigation, and compliance work across multiple attorneys. This is a dynamic role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balances proactive legal process management with responsive legal tasks, and brings sharp attention to detail.What You'll DoAssist with litigation support, regulatory responses, internal tracking, and case filingsManage legal document repositories, reporting, and workflow using tools like FileNet, PACER, NetDocuments, and SharePointSupport multiple attorneys with varying work styles and expectations"”flexibility and communication are keyDraft and edit internal reports and documents, and occasionally prepare materials for regulators or outside counselCollaborate with departments outside Legal, contributing to cross-functional legal needsWhat You'll Need to Succeed4+ years in a legal support, paralegal, or compliance-focused roleProficiency in legal systems and tools such as FileNet, PACER, Lexis, SharePoint, SAP, or NetDocumentsA paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program is strongly preferredExcellent writing and editing skills"”accuracy and clarity matterAbility to manage time across multiple deadlines with occasional overtime based on filings or projectsNice to HaveExperience in utilities, energy, or highly regulated industriesFamiliarity with compliance tracking or regulatory filingsStrong stakeholder communication skillsWhy Join FirstEnergy?🌱 Opportunity to grow into expanded responsibilities over time📈 Work directly with experienced attorneys on high-impact projects🤝 Contribute to meaningful legal and regulatory work that supports essential infrastructure🎯 Stable, values-driven company with long-term career pathsReady to apply?Let's connect if your experience aligns. FirstEnergy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Created: 2025-05-31