Legal Specialist (Career)

External Job Opportunity

Job Duties/Scope Of Work


WORK SAFE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE A PART OF HISTORY WITH THE CPCCo TEAM!

At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!

Under the direction and supervision of CPCCo legal counsel, activities associated with this position include but are not limited to the following:

* Coordination and assembling of company responses to information requests (e.g. Freedom of Information Act, Union, external Agency, litigation (e.g. discovery), and other subpoenas).

* Drafting of documents including correspondence, contract documentation, presentations, policies, procedures, and legal memoranda/pleadings.

* Providing support to legal matters (e.g. agency inspections, investigation, arbitrations, discovery, hold notices, hearings, permit review).

* Management of legal invoicing in accordance with 10 CFR Part 719.

* Management and organization of legal files.

* Knowledge and proficiency utilizing the CA Integrated Document Management System.

* Excellent legal research and writing ability.

* Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.


Basic Qualifications


* Career Level Grade 16: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 5 or more years of relevant experience.

* Career Level Grade 17: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with 6 or more years of relevant experience.

The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact. The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience.


Desired Qualifications


* Knowledge of law in at least three (3) of the following areas: Contracts, Environmental, Labor/Employment, Electronic Discovery.

* Professional Experience supporting Legal and/or Regulatory Activities.

* Experience supporting litigation activities.

* An accredited Paralegal certificate.

* Proficiency in MS Office applications.


Compensation & Benefits


In accordance with the CPCCo salary determination process, CPCCo takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities, and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. CPCCo will not solicit salary history for candidates.

Expected annualized pay range based on full time schedule (40 hours per week):

* Career Level Grade 16: $88,200 - $111,100

* Career Level Grade 17: $96,938- $122,113

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.

CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please see https://cpcco.hanford.gov/page.cfm/Careers

A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:

* A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.

* A standard 4-10's work schedule that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.

* A great community (https://www.visittri-cities.com/) where you can recharge on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.

CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.