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  • Paralegal
    HonorHealth     SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
     Posted about 6 hours    

    Overview Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more. Join us. Let’s go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together. HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses nine acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With more than 16,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and over 1,100 volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. Learn more at HonorHealth.com. Responsibilities Job Summary The PARALEGAL performs paralegal duties at the direction of an attorney in the Office of the General Counsel. Assumes a primary role in the coordination of legal matters pertaining to the healthcare system. May interact with outside legal counsel representing the healthcare system in various legal matters. May prepare responses to interrogatories and other discovery requests; draft, review, revise correspondence; interact with other departments; conduct legal and non-legal research and provide analysis of results. May draft, review, revise, and negotiate contract agreements for products and services. May perform department administrative/operational functions, coordinate/attend meetings, and maintain records. Contract Review Support, which may include: Prepare and edit contracts between hospital and third-party vendors. Review and evaluate proposal plans and contract specifications. Negotiate contract terms, conditions, and pricing. Serve as a liaison with outside contracting representatives. Identify the need for amendments to existing contracts. Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records. Claims and Litigation Support, which may include: Compiles, reviews and organizes evidence for litigation purposes. Conduct investigations and interviews with hospital employees to gather information critical to defense of hospital. Prepare responses to litigation discovery requests. Coordinates interviews of employees with outside counsel. Assist with preparation of hospital employees for deposition and/or court appearances. Responds to subpoenas and discovery requests in non-HH related litigation, including Arizona Medical Board, Arizona Nursing Board and other state regulatory agencies. Accept process and coordinate court appearances for employees testifying as witnesses in non-hospital related litigation, i.e., custodian of records, mental health hearings, sexual assault examiners, phlebotomists in DUI cases, and criminal proceedings. Corporate, Regulatory and Transactional Support, which may include: Assists in-house attorneys with special projects, acquisitions, joint ventures, business formation, and special projects. Drafts legal documents, agreements, correspondence and memorandums. Conducts legal research and prepare memoranda and/or opinions containing recommended action and/or solutions to issues. May be responsible for department administrative functions and creating new processes for improving operational efficiencies. Develops and maintains cost center budgets for departments within the Office of the General Counsel. Support reporting to insurance carriers. Coordinate billing with outside law firms. Qualifications Education Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies Required Experience 5 years as Paralegal in-house or corporate law Required


    Field of Interest

    Health Sciences

    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Paralegal
    HonorHealth     SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
     Posted about 6 hours    

    Overview Looking to be part of something more meaningful? At HonorHealth, you’ll be part of a team, creating a multi-dimensional care experience for our patients. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference. From our Ambassador Movement to our robust training and development programs, you can select where and how you want to make an impact. HonorHealth offers a diverse benefits portfolio for our full-time and part-time team members designed to help you and your family live your best lives. Visit honorhealth.com/benefits to learn more. Join us. Let’s go beyond expectations and transform healthcare together. HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses nine acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With more than 16,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and over 1,100 volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. Learn more at HonorHealth.com. Responsibilities Job Summary The PARALEGAL performs paralegal duties at the direction of an attorney in the Office of the General Counsel. Assumes a primary role in the coordination of legal matters pertaining to the healthcare system. May interact with outside legal counsel representing the healthcare system in various legal matters. May prepare responses to interrogatories and other discovery requests; draft, review, revise correspondence; interact with other departments; conduct legal and non-legal research and provide analysis of results. May draft, review, revise, and negotiate contract agreements for products and services. May perform department administrative/operational functions, coordinate/attend meetings, and maintain records. Contract Review Support, which may include: Prepare and edit contracts between hospital and third-party vendors. Review and evaluate proposal plans and contract specifications. Negotiate contract terms, conditions, and pricing. Serve as a liaison with outside contracting representatives. Identify the need for amendments to existing contracts. Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records. Claims and Litigation Support, which may include: Compiles, reviews and organizes evidence for litigation purposes. Conduct investigations and interviews with hospital employees to gather information critical to defense of hospital. Prepare responses to litigation discovery requests. Coordinates interviews of employees with outside counsel. Assist with preparation of hospital employees for deposition and/or court appearances. Responds to subpoenas and discovery requests in non-HH related litigation, including Arizona Medical Board, Arizona Nursing Board and other state regulatory agencies. Accept process and coordinate court appearances for employees testifying as witnesses in non-hospital related litigation, i.e., custodian of records, mental health hearings, sexual assault examiners, phlebotomists in DUI cases, and criminal proceedings. Corporate, Regulatory and Transactional Support, which may include: Assists in-house attorneys with special projects, acquisitions, joint ventures, business formation, and special projects. Drafts legal documents, agreements, correspondence and memorandums. Conducts legal research and prepare memoranda and/or opinions containing recommended action and/or solutions to issues. May be responsible for department administrative functions and creating new processes for improving operational efficiencies. Develops and maintains cost center budgets for departments within the Office of the General Counsel. Support reporting to insurance carriers. Coordinate billing with outside law firms. Qualifications Education Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies Required Experience 5 years as Paralegal in-house or corporate law Required


    Field of Interest

    Health Sciences

    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Attorney
    Ford Motor Company    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 1 day    

    **In this position…**

    Ford Motor Credit Company seeks an attorney to join the Legal Office, supporting Ford Credit business operations.

    We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

    The Ford Motor Credit Company team helps put people behind the wheels of great Ford and Lincoln vehicles. By partnering with dealerships, we provide financing, personalized service and professional expertise to five thousand dealers and more than four million customers in over one hundred countries around the world.

    As a global leader in advanced mobility solutions, our outstanding team of legal professionals helps us navigate the continually changing legal and regulatory landscape. In our Office of General Counsel, you’ll be part of an organization that collaborates with outside counsel to operate as a global team and deliver world-class legal, tax and audit services to client groups throughout the company.

    This role will be remote based, but hybrid (Detroit) is preferred.

    **What you’ll do…**

    + Work collaboratively and strategically with members of the Ford Credit Legal Office and operations

    + Provide practical legal advice that demonstrates a strong understanding and application of the law to Ford Credit’s business

    + Advise Ford Credit management of legal risk, identify and implement measures to mitigate risk, and improve Company decision-making

    + Support Ford Credit’s core business while also participating on cross functional project teams

    + Draft and negotiate vendor contracts

    + Assist the Compliance team with responses to federal and state regulatory examinations by providing legal support for operation processes

    + Provide strategic advice to generate business opportunities in an evolving business environment and provide solutions that increase shareholder value

    **You'll have…**

    + Juris Doctor (JD) Degree

    + Membership in good standing of a US state bar and meets the eligibility requirements under the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct to provide legal services to Ford Credit in Michigan

    + 3+ years of experience in a law firm or consumer financial services business or legal department

    + Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills

    + Strong academic credentials

    **Even better, you may have…**

    + Experience with financial services legal and regulatory requirements (e.g. Dodd-Frank, TILA, Consumer Leasing Act, FCRA, SCRA, UDAAP, GLB, ECOA, and state vehicle finance and collection laws)

    + Excellent communication, negotiating and drafting skills

    + Excellent issue-spotting and analytical skills

    + Ability to function effectively and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team

    + Strong client counseling skills, from both the legal and business perspectives, with the ability to differentiate between the two and provide sound, practical advice on complex legal matters

    + Strong organizational skills and proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

    + Ability to work under pressure against deadlines and deliver results

    + Flexibility to provide legal advice in a changing business and legal/regulatory environment

    + Attention to detail, continuous improvement, learning, and innovative mind set

    You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

    As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

    + Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.

    + Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more.

    + Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases

    + Tuition assistance.

    + Established and active employee resource groups.

    + Paid time off for individual and team community service.

    + A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

    + Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

    For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
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    This position is a leadership level 6.

    This position is a range of salary grades **6** .

    Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

    Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

    \#LI-Remote #LI-SC3

    **Requisition ID** : 38804


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Real Estate Attorney - Investment Funds Group (Multi Office)
    DLA Piper    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 5 days    

    DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

    **Summary**

    DLA Piper seeks a lawyer for our Investment Funds Group with 3+ years’ substantive experience in real estate working on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financings. Familiarity with securities offerings would be beneficial. This is a professional track/non-partnership track Attorney position. This position can be structured as either a full-time or part-time position. Interested candidates should have strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, good business judgment, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently. This position is open to all US offices.

    **Education**

    + JD

    **Bar Admission**

    + Licensed to practice in the jurisdiction for which you are applying.

    **Experience**

    + Minimum 3 years of real estate experience.

    **Job Competencies & Desired Skills**

    + Strong analytical and writing skills

    + Attention to detail

    + Good business judgment

    + Excellent organizational skills

    + Ability to work collaboratively and independently

    + Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

    + Research and problem-solving skills

    + Conceptual thinking

    + Ability to influence others

    + Persuasive communication

    + Management skills

    **General & Essential Job Expectations**

    While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

    + Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;

    + Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;

    + Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;

    + Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;

    + Foster positive work relationships;

    + Comply with all firm policies and practices;

    + Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;

    + Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned;

    + Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

    **Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements**

    Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

    **Work Environment**

    + Hybrid with some in-office expectations

    **Application Process**

    Please apply online if you are a direct applicant. Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or if you have any questions about the process, please contact [email protected] (%[email protected]) . Please add [email protected] to your list of safe senders.

    **Search Firms**

    Per the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the firm’s agency portal for consideration. If you have an agreement with the firm, please log in to the agency portal. If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to [email protected] .

    **Pay Transparency**

    The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $135,000 - $300,000 per year depending on the candidate’s geographic market location. The compensation offered for employment will also be dependent on other factors including the candidate’s experience, skills, educational and professional background, and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

    \#LI-Hybrid

    \#LI-CS1

    _DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran._ Job applicant poster viewing center (https://mandatoryview.com/?LicenceId=09b17fa3-b781-4022-bfdd-ec61a570463c&ProductType=OnlineApplicant) _._

    **DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive**

    Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

    **Get to Know Us**

    We invite you to learn more about us. Please visit the following pages for more information about DLA Piper.

    Laterals (http://www.dlapiper.com/en-us/careers/laterals)

    Lateral Partners

    Law Students (http://www.dlapiper.com/en-us/careers/law-students)

    Business Professionals

    **Recruitment Agencies:**

    Per the terms of our agreement, all candidates must be submitted through the firm’s agency portal for consideration. If you have an agreement with the firm, please log in to the agency portal via the following link (https://www.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/dlapiper/login.htmld?redirect=n) to review positions accepting agency submissions.

    _Lawyer Positions Only:_ If you do not have an agreement with us and would like us to consider candidates, please send a blind candidate profile to [email protected]


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Term Law Clerk to the Honorable Sharad H. Desai
    U.S. Courts    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 6 days    

    Summary Term beginning January 2025 - term duration will be negotiated upon selection. For information and details regarding this position and to apply, visit our website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4761271/term-law-clerk-to-the-honorable-sharad-h-desai Responsibilities The judicial law clerk to a U.S. District Judge performs substantive review, research and writing and is responsible for preparing bench memos and orders on matters pending before the judge. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and the types of cases presented are varied, sometimes involving novel issues of law. There is daily interaction with the Judge and the other law clerks concerning legal and court-related issues. Requirements Conditions of Employment BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION OR CLEARANCE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: DRUG TESTING Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for the position of law clerk at salary level JSP 11, a person must be a law school graduate and have one or more of the following attributes: * Standing within the upper third of the law school class from a law school on the approved list of either the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools. * Experience on the editorial board of a law review of such school. * Graduation from such a school with an LLM degree; or * Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies, which, in the opinion of the judge, is the equivalent of one of the above. Some examples of criteria which are considered to be acceptable as equivalent include: o Publication of a noteworthy article in a law school student publication or other scholarly publication; o Special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, such as election to the Order of the Coif; o Winning of a moot court competition or membership on a moot court team that represents the law school in competition with other law schools; o Participation in the legal aid or other law school clinical program sanctioned by the law school;* or o Summer experience as a law clerk to a state or local judge or law clerk experience on a continuing basis in a private firm while attending school (i.e., working one's way through college).* *In order to receive credit, participation and experience could not have been for academic credit. This list is not all-inclusive, the determination of an acceptable equivalence rests with the appointing judge. To qualify for the position of law clerk at salary level JSP 12, a person must be a law school graduate, have one year of legal work experience performed after graduation from law school, be a member of the bar of a state, territorial, or federal court of general jurisdiction and have one or more of the attributes listed in the first paragraph under Minimum Qualifications. To qualify for the position of law clerk at salary level JSP 13, a person must be a law school graduate, have two years of legal work experience performed after graduation from law school, and be a member of the bar of a state, territorial, or federal court of general jurisdiction and have one or more of the attributes listed in the first paragraph under Minimum Qualifications. To qualify for the position of law clerk at salary level JSP 14, a person must be a law school graduate, have three years of legal work experience performed after graduation from law school, two of which must have been served in the federal judiciary. Qualifying legal work experience is experience in a court unit or federal public defender organization within the federal judiciary for which a Juris Doctor and membership of the bar of a state, territory, or federal court of general jurisdiction is a minimum qualification requirement, or as a Supreme Court Fellow. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to those applicants who possess law review/journal experience, have a minimum standing within the top quarter, but ideally the top 10%, of the law school class, and who have post-law-school legal work experience. Demonstrated legal writing of the highest quality and experience with Westlaw are required. Education EDUCATION: Juris Doctorate from a recognized law school. Additional Information This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Judicial Assistant/Paralegal
    U.S. Courts    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 6 days    

    Summary The United States District Court is seeking a Judicial Assistant/Paralegal. The incumbent will provide executive level administrative support and legal duties to United States District Judge Sharad H. Desai. Responsibilities REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES The Judicial Assistant/Paralegal will assist the Judge in the daily activities of the office, performing administrative management, secretarial, legal, and related paralegal duties as assigned by the Judge. The Judicial Assistant/Paralegal will also assist in the day-to-day conduct of court business. In addition, this position deals with lawyers and members of the public on behalf of the judge. The Judicial Assistant/Paralegal is generally the first member of a judge's staff whom outsiders meet, the incumbent must have a pleasant and positive attitude, excellent organization skills and refined customer service skills. The successful candidate must have the ability to work cooperatively with the other members of the chambers staff so that, as a team, they effectively assist the judge in fulfilling judicial responsibilities. Requirements Conditions of Employment BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION OR CLEARANCE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: DRUG TESTING Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The successful applicant must speak and write in grammatically correct and professional quality English and be able to communicate clearly and professionally with the public. In addition, the applicant must be proficient in using Microsoft Outlook email/calendaring Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheet management and Adobe. Proficiency is mission critical. General experience is progressively responsible general clerical or secretarial experience, and specialized experience is progressively responsible secretarial experience that involved responsibility as a principal office assistant to a supervisor who was dealing with law-related matters. Education above the high school level may be substituted for experience as follows: * Education in a college, university, or secretarial school of recognized standing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the general experience on the basis of 30 semester (45 quarter) hours equal nine months of experience. * A bachelor's degree from a college or university of recognized standing may be substituted for two years of general experience. Preferably, such degree should have included courses in law, government, public or business administration, or related fields. * Education in a legal or paralegal curriculum may be substituted for a maximum of two years of specialized experience on the basis of one full academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) equals one year of experience. Less than one full year of study will be credited on a pro-rata basis. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to applicants who possess: * A four-year college degree, * A paralegal certificate, * Significant legal secretarial, paralegal, and/or court clerk experience in the criminal or civil legal field, including electronic court filing, * Experience managing an office and exercising independent judgment, * Or a juris doctor (JD) from a law school of recognized standing Education EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. A four-year college degree, a paralegal certificate, and/or Juris Doctorate from a law school of recognized standing is preferred. Additional Information This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Paralegal
    Amentum    Yuma, AZ 85366
     Posted 10 days    

    The Paralegal/Legal Assistant I works under close supervision with required assistance readily available. Persons in this position typically perform the following:

    + Consult prescribed sources of information for facts relating to matters of interest to the program;

    + Review documents to extract selected data and information relating to specific items;

    + Review and summarize information in prescribed format on case precedent and decisions;

    + Search and extract legal references in libraries and computer-data banks;

    + Attend hearings or court appearances to become informed on administrative and/or court procedures and the status of cases, and where necessary, assist in the presentation of charts and other visual information.

    Qualifications:

    + Must be able to obtain and maintain MRPT facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for MRPT facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

    + **Requires paralegal certificate, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.** ** One year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate.**

    + ** Additionally, at least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required;** trial experience very helpful

    + Automated litigation support experience valued. Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.

    + Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.

    + Role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.

    + Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.

    Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) and Labor Laws Posters (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/MI5TC2kqOqsOBPMVfnZ32U) .


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Regulatory Attorney
    Tucson Electric Power    Tucson, AZ 85701
     Posted 11 days    

    About Us
    UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

    We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP’s case, since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

    Your Employer of Choice
    Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference. Be Part of Our Story.

    We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

    Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
    Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
    Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match, a company-sponsored pension plan, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

    Job Description - Regulatory Attorney
    Regulatory Attorney
    We are currently seeking a talented, motivated and solution-focused regulatory attorney for a mid-level to senior federal regulatory attorney position. The successful candidate will perform legal services required by TEP and its affiliated companies (collectively “Company”). The Company’s service territory is in Arizona and the successful candidate must be a Tucson, Arizona resident or willing to move to Tucson.

    Position Description and Related Responsibilities

    Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

    Serves as federal regulatory counsel, providing advice and counsel to all levels of management and multiple corporate client groups primarily on matters subject to federal utility regulation.
    Monitors new rulemaking and policies and performs research and analysis of the Company’s factual and legal position regarding various regulatory and related matters.
    Analyzes applicable law and supports the development of strategies to mitigate risk and comply with existing and potential regulation in areas including supporting the Company’s participation in regulatory and legal proceedings.
    Advises and provides counsel on federal regulatory matters, including environmental legal matters such as air quality, water quality, and hazardous waste, and FCC licensing and pole attachments, with the assistance of outside counsel as needed.
    Advises on and assists in the development, implementation and oversight of Company policies, procedures, and controls for compliance.
    Provides necessary training to Company personnel to ensure overall corporate compliance.
    May represent the Company in regulatory proceedings before the EPA and other state environmental and federal regulatory agencies, with support of outside counsel, as determined appropriate.
    Provides counsel on permitting and compliance matters, supporting the preparation and filing of various compliance documents.
    Communicates and collaborates with personnel throughout the Company and external industry peers, trade organizations and regulators, as appropriate, representing the Company’s interest in industry initiatives, policies, regulatory filings, and compliance best practices, as well as fostering positive relationships across such organizations.
    Contract review and negotiation related to assigned regulatory areas of responsibility.
    Works with and manages outside legal counsel and consultants and budgets for the same.
    May perform any other duties as may be assigned.
    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)

    Minimum Qualifications

    Degree from ABA-accredited law school.
    Admitted or ability to become admitted to practice law in the State of Arizona.
    At least five (5) years of legal experience as a regulatory attorney or equivalent legal experience.
    Superior written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking and organizational skills required, proven self-starter.
    Please submit a cover letter with your application.

    Pay Rate: Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience

    All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.


    Field of Interest

    Energy & Utilities

    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Workers' Compensation Senior Attorney
    Travelers Insurance Company    Phoenix, AZ 85067
     Posted 12 days    

    **Who Are We?**

    Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

    **Job Category**

    Claim, Legal

    **Compensation Overview**

    The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

    **Salary Range**

    $129,200.00 - $213,200.00

    **Target Openings**

    1

    **What Is the Opportunity?**

    Are you committed to professional growth and exceptional client service? Imagine a career as a Travelers lawyer where you can be the best you. As a Senior Counsel with Travelers you'll be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to use your legal expertise and litigation skills to independently handle a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers. Travelers offers the strength of a national legal organization committed to your professional development while maintaining a local focus so you can be positioned as a strong legal advocate and valued business partner.

    **What Will You Do?**

    + (May include all or the majority but not limited to these components.)

    + In the handling of a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters, your responsibilities will include:

    + Litigate cases to verdict demonstrating strong use of trial skills.

    + Specialize in one or more areas of practice.

    + Demonstrate strong legal research, writing and presentation skills.

    + Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents.

    + Build and foster internal and external client relationships with a customer-centric focus.

    + Provide leadership through mentoring other attorneys and legal support staff.

    + Provide internal and external training, seminars and legal updates to insured clients and Claim partners.

    + Provide in-depth, substantive analysis and quality reporting to insured clients and Claim partners consistent with best practices.

    + Effectively utilize support staff consistent with office protocols and best practices.

    + Adhere to all best practices in file handling.

    + Fully and effectively utilizes available technology, case management system and automation.

    + Travel as required to meet business needs.

    + Initiate special projects and identifies other opportunities to support office goals/business needs.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    **What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**

    + Senior Associate/Partner level of experience.

    + 7+ years of Litigation practice or equivalent legal experience

    + Proven track record of trial skills and techniques.

    + Appreciation for, and commitment to, delivery of the highest quality legal work.

    + Demonstrates strong legal acumen.

    + Demonstrates strong technical knowledge in the practice area(s) and the ability to comprehend, assimilate and communicate complex information.

    + Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the law, bench, bar, local jurisdictional practices, adversaries and the litigation process.

    + Proven track record of case results favorable to outside counsel.

    + Demonstrates strong leadership through mentoring and influencing skills.

    + Demonstrates high level of awareness and dedication to business initiatives and goals.

    + Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development.

    + Critical and strategic thinker.

    + Sound decision-maker and problem solver.

    + Strong negotiation, research and trial skills.

    + Demonstrates the highest level of commitment to customer service.

    + Sense of urgency / responsiveness.

    **What is a Must Have?**

    + Juris Doctorate; graduate of an accredited law school.

    + A minimum of 7 years of litigation practice or prior legal experience.

    + Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.

    + Valid driver's license required depending on the location.

    **What Is in It for You?**

    + **Health Insurance** : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.

    + **Retirement:** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.

    + **Paid Time Off:** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.

    + **Wellness Program:** The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.

    + **Volunteer Encouragement:** We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

    **Employment Practices**

    Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results.

    In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

    If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email ([email protected]) so we may assist you.

    Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

    To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/ .


    Employment Type

    Full Time

  • Staff Attorney
    Swyft Filings    Remote, AZ
     Posted 12 days    

    About Swyft Legal

    Swyft Legal is on the cutting edge of revolutionizing legal services to help small businesses and individuals by using technology to break through the barriers of traditional, timely, and expensive legal services. Swyft Legal is an Alternative Business Structure that allows non-lawyers to own law firms and legal service providers through smarter and more efficient means. Swyft Legal services the customers of our sister company Swyft Filings, Trademark Engine, and its related entities to help “Empower the Aspirational.”

    Since our founding in 2015, we've empowered thousands of clients to protect their brands and grow their businesses. Swyft Filings and its companies have grown from a lawyer and two online entrepreneurs into a team of 95 strong – and you can bet we're not done yet. We're seeking a Staff Attorney to help us reach even more clients by streamlining legal processes and increasing accessibility. We're proud to have been ranked as one of the fastest-growing companies in Houston, nationally by the Inc. 5000 for four years in a row and win a number of awards for our work culture.

    We prioritize work-life balance by offering a remote work environment, with an office option in Houston. Whether you're in Houston or beyond, you'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team dedicated to making legal services more accessible for everyone. As we anticipate an exciting future, we invite you to be part of our ongoing journey, contributing to our culture of innovation and excellence.

    About You

    We are seeking a talented Staff Attorney to join our firm. In this role, you'll work closely with clients by providing strategic guidance and empowering them with the knowledge they need to make informed legal decisions. A successful applicant should have experience in intellectual property law and be passionate about using technology to reduce the cost so that more people can obtain the legal services they need to help them better their lives.

    What You'll Do

    + Conduct and review trademark searches and provide strategic advice and risk analyses.

    + Advise clients on the registrability and strength of their marks.

    + File a high volume of trademark applications at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.

    + Respond to Office actions.

    + Assist senior trademark attorneys with their caseloads.

    + Increase access to the law by helping small businesses register trademarks and spend more time giving legal advice than powering through administrative minutiae.

    + Contribute to Swyft Legal's mission and help us strategically grow in our efforts to give more people access to legal services as we expand our services.

    What You'll Need

    + License to practice law in Arizona or Washington DC

    + 0-5 years of legal experience

    + Experience in intellectual property law

    + Passion for professional ethics

    + Strong organizational skills with the ability to clearly explain legal concepts to non-attorneys and clients

    + Excellent written and verbal communication

    + Strong computer skills

    + A proactive, self-motivated mindset, with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment

    + Patent bar license or license-eligible is a plus

    Benefits

    + Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance on the first day of employment

    + 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee-only plans

    + 401(k) w/ company match

    + Company-issued laptop + Home office stipend

    + Competitive Paid Time Off

    + Remote-friendly Work Model with office option in Houston

    + Parental Leave

    + Casual Dress Code

    + Free Branded SWAG

    + Healthy Snacks in the Office

    + Company Events

    + Peer recognition and rewards with Bonusly


    Employment Type

    Full Time


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