Legal Administrator

Job Description

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has an immediate opening for a Legal Administrator in our External Affairs department. The primary functions of this position will be to provide effective and efficient legal assistance to the Senior Vice President and General Counsel and other legal staff. This position also will serve as confidential aide to the Senior Vice President and General Counsel and provide other administrative, confidential, and advisory support to department managers, and other department and Cooperative staff.

This position requires a candidate who is hard working, able to multitask, comfortable interacting with government and outside utility employees, and a strong proofreader.

 This position requires a two-year college degree or equivalent relevant experience. Emphasis in a legal assistant program and executive or administrative assistant program is preferred. Also preferred are supplemental courses and/or practical experience in legal research and writing. Advanced training in business administration and management is preferred.

Candidates are required to have a minimum of five years progressive experience as a legal, executive, or administrative assistant. Work experience with regulatory law or an electric utility or similar business is desired. Knowledge of legal processes and procedures, legal terminology, and research methods is heavily desired. Strong organizational skills required. Knowledge of general office procedures and advanced Word and Excel skills also desired. Supervisory experience desired.

The starting salary range for this position is $81,100-$105,200. SMECO offers an excellent benefits program including a 401(k) 6% dollar-for-dollar match and additional 3% non-elective company contribution.

SMECO champions a culture where people are valued and the employee experience is driven by innovation, collaboration, inclusion, safety and trust. Interested candidates should apply via SMECO’s website at www.smeco.coop/about/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.