Paralegal

Greenville, Texas, Farmers Electric Cooperative (FEC) is now accepting applications for the position of Paralegal reporting directly to the Corporate Counsel. FEC is a progressive and rapidly growing electric distribution system located east of Dallas, Texas, and serving over 100,000 meters over a 12-county area. As Paralegal, you will:

Focus heavily on transactional matters, supporting corporate in-house legal operations Assist with the preparation, review, and revision of contracts and related documents Assist with developing, updating, and maintaining standard contract forms, templates, and transactional documents Coordinate contract processes from intake through execution Maintain files and databases and track compliance of key contract terms Assist attorneys with transaction closings and document organization Manage and maintain real estate matters, with a strong focus on easements and property acquisition Ensure compliance with legal standards and support risk management initiatives Coordinate with outside counsel and internal departments on a wide range of legal and contractual issues Research and stay updated regarding current local, state, and national regulations, statutes, and issues affecting the utility industry

Skills/Experience

Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or Paralegal Certificate 5 years of related paralegal experience, with specific corporate in-house and transactional experience focusing on contracts, vendor/supplier agreements, and real estate/easements Team-focused, member-driven, self-motivated, and self-sufficient Excellent verbal and written communication skills Highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple matters, and able to exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential business information Proficiency with Microsoft365, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues

FEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a generous leave policy, work/life balance, employer-paid pension plan, 401k, and more – all in a friendly, professional work environment. This is an opportunity for you to work for an employer where you will be more than a number and your work will matter. Applications will be accepted through December 14th. We anticipate a start date of January 18th, though we offer reasonable flexibility for the right candidate. If you are interested in learning more about this in-house paralegal opportunity, please send your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to the link provided. Thank you for your interest.