Sempra: Where opportunity powers impact

At Sempra, we tackle the biggest energy challenges that face ourindustry. Our high-performing team leverages the full capabilities ofour organization to serve 40 million consumers across NorthAmerica. By collaborating and challenging one another acrossmultiple disciplines, we inspire our best work, ideas andinnovation. From increasing liquified natural gas (LNG) capacitiesto reducing carbon emissions to helping people prepare for therealities of climate change, we are committed to building a betterenergy future for all.

Primary Purpose

Under the direction of an attorney, conduct complex legal and factual research, analyze, summarize and prepare draft legal documents and in-depth memoranda and maintain legal files and correspondence. Coordinates processes and activities with Company business units, Company support services and external parties with minimal supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor the progress of and maintain documents for cases and proceedings involving the Company, other utilities or entities; request decisions, exhibits, transcripts and briefs; attend and monitor hearings and conferences; inform attorneys of pertinent legal decisions and developments.
• Prepare initial draft responses to agency complaints and follow-up requests; review, analyze, and gather information needed to respond to interrogatories and document or data requests; maintain legal files and correspondence and perform further research on complex topics as directed.
• Receive and direct service of process on the Company and ensure timely responses as applicable; review, analyze and prepare responses to subpoenas and other third-party requests.
• Assist attorneys in e-discovery tasks, including preparation of draft legal holds, identification of hold custodians and relevant documents; gather and respond to request for personnel files from attorneys; perform document review as directed.
• Assist attorneys in the preparation of arguments, testimony and affidavits/declarations in key matters; draft legal documents and briefs on complex topics as assigned; set up depositions and medical exams; summarize medical reports and other investigative information for each case; prepare key and other exhibits for trial proceedings.
• Respond to inquiries related to hearing schedules and case status; review and prepare summaries of transcripts of hearings and depositions on complex subjects and key witnesses; prepare rebuttal statements where anticipated and provide recommendations where further development is needed.
• Conduct advanced legal and factual research on assigned issues, frequently relating to complex, technical matters and key cases; review and analyze decisions, rules, regulations, and other documents issued by state and federal courts and regulatory agencies; review and analyze complex Company records, contracts and legal documents; provide analysis, conclusions and recommendations to attorneys and ensure compliance as directed.
• Extensive communication with Company employees at all levels and with third parties including outside counsel, counterparties, customers and senior executives regarding matters within assigned area of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).