What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Paralegal position at Hogan Lovells?
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- Prepare applications for new licenses, registrations and construction permits, modification of licenses and construction permits, cancellation of licenses and permits, license renewal applications, applications for assignments of license and transfers of control in a wide variety of service categories;
- Maintain and actively manage internal due diligence systems and processes;
- Conduct due diligence research involving FCC licenses/matters for transactions;
- Research court, FCC and state public utility commission procedural requirements;
- Organize, review, and summarize documents, files, and factual research;
- Meet minimum 1650 hour annual billable requirement;
- Maintain confidentiality of client information;
- All members of the firm are expected to participate in our Global Citizenship program; and
- Other projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong writing and editing skills;
- Proficiency in Word and Excel; Experience with PowerPoint desirable;
- Familiarity with Westlaw preferred;
- Experience with FCC licensing and comment databases and filing systems preferred;
- Ability to research communications law issues and filings preferred;
- Ability to research SEC filings desirable;
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and communication skills;
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with or without direct supervision; and
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects at one time.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Minimum four (4) years of experience supporting attorneys in a law practice or equivalent;
- Extensive experience with FCC filings and research required, including strong familiarity with ULS, ECFS, IBFS, CDBS, CORES and Fee Filer;
- Relevant expertise in all aspects of regulatory case management;
- BS/BA degree or equivalent experience preferred;
- Law firm experience preferred; and
- Paralegal certificate desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes required to lift equipment and/or move boxes up to 20 pounds.
HOURS
Core hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including one hour for lunch, with overtime as required.
This job description sets forth the authorities and responsibilities of this position and may be changed from time to time as shall be determined.
Hogan Lovells is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or protected Veteran status.
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