Job Title \- Legal Specialist

• **NO CORP TO CORP**

• 6 Month Contract with Possible Extensions

• W2 Employee Only- NO CORP to CORP

• Must be a Texas resident

• It is expected that this individual will be onsite in Austin, Texas a minimum of 2-3 days per week or more based on business needs

• Starting range $36+/hr, DOE

Job Description -

Legal Specialist monitors proceedings of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and other state and federal agencies, prepares and files procedural and regulatory filings, calculates and calendars deadlines for procedural and regulatory filings, and assists in administering Market Participant registration matters including assisting with the ERCOT membership registration process. Assists with ERCOT Board of Directors meetings on an as needed basis.

JOB DUTIES

• Assists the ERCOT Legal Department with myriad matters concerning regulatory filings and monitoring, and Market Participant registration
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
• Must be comfortable working on assignments that are often routine in nature while maintaining a high rate of accuracy
• Must have great attention to detail
• Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Monitors and prepares daily reports of industry filings submitted in relevant Public Utility Commission of Texas and federal proceedings
• Monitors and prepares reports on public filings that may impact existing regulatory requirements
• Handles routine filings with state and federal agencies and courts
• Assists with the ERCOT membership registration process
• Receives and review Market Participant applications and supporting documents, contracts, information change forms, and other reporting documents for completeness, accuracy, and proper signatures
• Assists with ensuring timely and accurate processing of a wide array of Market Participant registration matters as required
• May act as liaison with Market Participants, Board of Directors, and Corporate Members as necessary to perform job duties
• Assists with ERCOT Board of Directors meetings

EXPERIENCE

• Requires minimum 2 years applicable/job related work experience in excess of degree requirements

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required
• Associate's Degree (Preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is Hybrid. Contractor will be required to be on-site in Austin, TX at least 2-3 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management.
• On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager.
• Contractor may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time.

Preston-Hunter, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Preston-Hunter, Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Preston-Hunter, Inc. are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, qualified disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. Preston-Hunter, Inc. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. In the event you feel you have been harassed or discriminated against, immediately report the issue to Preston-Hunter, Inc. Human Resources. Preston-Hunter, Inc. encourages applicants of all ages, except for minors as federal law prohibits.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document, I-9 Form, upon hire. Preston-Hunter, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Preston-Hunter, Inc. is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before Preston-Hunter, Inc. can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Preston-Hunter, Inc. can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At this time, Preston-Hunter, Inc. does not sponsor work Visa’s, and all candidates must be eligible to be a W-2 employee working through Preston-Hunter, Inc. All offers of employment, if any, are conditioned on the provision of satisfactory proof of the individual’s right to work in the United States, as required by law.