Legal Administrative Assistant

About Us

At SoCalGas, we believe that every Californian deserves a resilient energy future. We are working to achieve that future by empowering California to reach its sustainability goals through innovation, collaboration, and decarbonization. As our state's energy needs change, we will be there providing reliable energy that is clean, safe, and affordable to our 22 million customers.

In addition to helping shape the future of hydrogen technology and clean energy, as an employee of SoCalGas you'll also enjoy an aggressive total compensation plan, multiple upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance. We also strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting top talent and maintaining a diverse workforce. To discover more about how rewarding it is to work here, we invite you to visit these pages on our website: Our Mission; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today to share in our mission to build the cleanest, safest, and most innovative energy company in America!

Primary Purpose
Under general supervision, provides technical and administrative support to attorneys on simple to moderately complex, confidential legal matters, which if not resolved in a timely and satisfactory manner may result in fines, adverse public relations, or lost business opportunities. Complex matters may require additional review by Senior Legal Admin Associate or management level staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains timely and accurate calendars and dockets.
• Develops and maintains files for large matters of moderate complexity.
• Compiles and coordinates work from external sources to produce legal documents under time constraints. Products may be for signature of senior officers and are often submitted to courts, regulatory and other state and federal agencies.
• Arranges and monitors meetings; makes travel arrangements; processes complex travel reimbursement requests.
• Serves as Department point of contact with senior Company executives, internal clients, outside counsel, officers of the court, and the public in general.
• Reviews vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness; prepares voucher requests for payment of invoices.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Education

• H.S. Diploma/GED Required

Experience

• 3 years Recent applicable legal secretary experience or other relevant experience Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to type at least 60 wpm Preferred
• Knowledge of networked word processing systems, including templates. Intermediate Required
• Willingness and ability to learn document management, legal case management, spreadsheet, and graphics applications. Intermediate Required
• Ability to determine current federal, superior, and municipal court administrative procedures applicable to practice of supported attorneys. Intermediate Required
• Ability to determine current administrative procedures of state and federal regulatory bodies applicable to practice of supported attorneys. Intermediate Required
• Basic knowledge of legal terminology and prior exposure to laws and regulations pertaining to the practice area of supported attorneys. Beginner Required
• Ability to think clearly and deal professionally and calmly with others under stressful conditions. Intermediate Required
• Proficiency in spelling and grammar, verbal and written use of the English language, prior exposure to proof reading and editing skills. Intermediate Required
• Basic understanding of Sempra business objectives and strategic initiatives. Beginner Required

SoCalGas strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

SoCalGas offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.