Job Summary
Reports to the Assistant General Counsel and provides support to other attorneys in the NiSource Legal department. Performs a variety of legal-related tasks under the direction of several attorneys.
Essential Functions
- An experienced para-professional requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational or technical education.
- Works under moderate supervision.
- Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.
- Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of company and legal department procedures, and a working knowledge of applicable local, state and federal rules.
- Recommend, create, implement and maintain improved systems, procedures and processes including electronic and paper-based filing systems.
- Balance conflicting priorities to manage workflow, ensure the completion of essential projects, and meet critical deadlines.
- Assist in the management of service of process and other legal notices, orders and filings, routine motions & pleading under the supervision of lawyers in the Legal Department.
- Provide assistance and support for attorneys, clients and co-workers
- Assist with the management and production of electronic information and documents.
- Assist with case management, reporting, discovery, and trial preparation, in conjunction with both in-house and outside counsel, as directed.
- Organize, maintain and assume responsibility for documents, files and records.
- Draft documents and filings
- May assist with collection of Board of Directors and Committee materials.
- Recognize legal implications to the business
- Overtime & travel as needed
Required Qualifications for Position
- Experience in the procedural and substantive aspects of commercial litigation or regulatory matters.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all matters.
- Understanding of basic court procedures, terminology and documents.
- Ability to deal with people at all levels of the Company and to interface effectively with outside law firms.
- Ability to perform research.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Excellent reading comprehension.
- Flexibility and a willingness to learn.
- Strong problem solving & logic skills.
- Aptitude for attention to detail, accuracy and precision.
- Ability to work independently and on teams with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Ability to learn software programs.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft suite, in particular Excel and Power Point.
Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position
- Experience in regulatory law compliance requirements.
- Experience in litigation matters.
- Experience in the procedural and substantive aspects of commercial litigation.
- Experience in financing and other corporate transactions.
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Inclusion & Diversity
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.
Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.
Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.
By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.
Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.
Salary Range:
$67,900.00 - $101,900.00
Posting Start Date:
2025-02-10
Posting End Date (if applicable):
2025-02-25Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
What We Do
NiSource (NYSE: NI) helps energize the lives of its nearly 4 million natural gas and electric customers across six states. Our local utilities – Columbia Gas and NIPSCO – ensure that customers receive safe, reliable and affordable natural gas and electric service each and every day. Our business plan is focused on proactively investing in our energy infrastructure – approximately $1.4 billion a year – to ensure we meet and improve upon our customer commitments for the next 100 years.
We employ more than 7,000 of our neighbors who are actively engaged in the communities we’re privileged to serve, making them great places to live and call home. NiSource is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana – about 35 miles from Chicago – and we maintain a significant corporate presence in Columbus, Ohio. Our utility operations also span Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia
