Intern/Co-op: Paralegal - Allentown (Fall)
Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Description: PPL Corporation is at the momment seeking for Intern/Co-op: Paralegal - Allentown (Fall) right now, this vacancy will be assigned in Pennsylvania. More details about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Corporation Summary
PPL Corporation, headquartered in Allentown, Pa., owns or controls about 19,000 megawatts of generating capacity! in the United States, sells energy in key U.S. markets, and delivers electricity and natural gas to about 10 million customers in the United States and the United Kingdom. More information is available at company website .
General Counsel, a department within our PPL Services organization, is seeking one student to work part-time (20 hours/week) during the Fall semester 2013, in Allentown.
Position Summary
A PPL Intern/Cooperative Associate is a temporarily employed full-time college student in an accredited four-year institution of higher learning, who is offered a work-study program designed to give college students practical work experience in their field of study. This program often helps students determine career interests. Beyond the scope of the actual tasks performed, the student becomes familiar with a corporate environment and gains practical skills and knowledge to supplement their classroom experience. Joining PPL as an intern/cooperative assoc! iate provides you with the opportunity to explore possible car! eer opportunities along with:
Meeting senior executives,
Becoming members of business resource groups,
Participating in community service projects, and
Contributing to departmental goals.
Primary Responsibilities
Position will entail:
Provide assistance to attorneys representing PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries at the direction of the assigned Senior Paralegal.
Assist in effective case management of complex litigation.
Contribute to a climate of cooperation and credibility by effectively communicating with various PPL employees, state and federal agencies, and outside counsel.
Provide assistance in administrative and financial functions.
Candidate Qualifications
Candidates must meet the basic qualifications to receive consideration.
Basic Qualifications
Enrolled in an accredited college or university program.
Enrolled in a curriculum leading to a certificate in Paralegal Stu! dies plus a baccalaureate or masters degree in another area of study. Technical/Trade school and paralegal requirements differ.
Enrolled on a full-time basis (12 semester hours). Students may not continue as a Co-operative Associate once they have graduated.
Have an acceptable overall (cumulative) grade point average, not lower than a 3.0.
Eligible to work in accordance with Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) regulations.
Able to provide an official student transcript and other required information.
18 years of age or older.
Preferred Qualifications
Able to work in a team environment
Able to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Demonstrated experience in research, writing, and problem analysis
Strong case management skills
Strong computer skills
Strong communication skills
Equal Employment Opportunity
PPL is an equal opportunity,! affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it! brings to the workplace - M/F/D/V
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Salary: . Date posted: 06/19/2013
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This vacancy will be opened on: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 18:24:35 GMT
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