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Reference #: 18714 Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

Overall Purpose: The Paralegal position assists the entire Regulatory Legal team on a variety of legal projects with a focus on supporting matters before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Location: Hybrid (see below), downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Responsibilities:

1.Complaint Defense Support (40%)- assist the Company's in-house and outside legal counsel in the defense of formal customer complaints before the PUC, Office of Attorney General, and Better Business Bureau. Tasks include: review complaints to identify legal and factual issues; coordinate investigations with Company's Regulatory Consumer Relations team; draft legal filings; prepare exhibits; assist legal counsel with hearing and witness preparation; compile, file, and serve legal documents; assist with discovery; monitor dockets; and perform legal research.

2.Other Regulatory Proceeding Support (20%)-assist the Company's in-house and outside legal counsel in the development, preparation, filing, litigation, and resolution of legal matters before the PUC and FERC. Tasks include: draft and edit legal filings and correspondence; assist with review, summarization, and analysis of Orders and other party filings; coordinate litigation activities among multiple Company business units and external consultants; compile, file, and serve legal documents; assist with discovery; monitor dockets; perform legal research; and support the communication and implementation of proceeding outcomes to Company business units.

3.Regulatory Filing Support (20%) - assist with preparation, editing, and filing of periodic regulatory filings, such as tariff updates, PUC and FERC informational reports, and other regulatory compliance filings and recurring obligations. Maintain tracking of regulatory filings to ensure timely, high-quality submissions.

4. Miscellaneous (20%)- monitor outside counsel billings; maintain Regulatory Legal files; maintain litigation and reporting calendar(s); oversee matter management systems/procedures (which may include supporting the implementation of, and conducting training on, matter management software solutions); learn and access Company computer systems for documents and legal proceedings (including WAM, Maximo, and Oracle CC&B); support other projects and initiatives of the Regulatory Legal team; support other legal departments within the Office of General Counsel as needed.

Education/Experience Required: Bachelor's Degree in related field with emphasis in legal studies, or Paralegal certification with at least four years related experience working as litigation paralegal at a law firm or in-house legal department.

Education/Experience Preferred: Experience with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Skills/Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to develop subject matter expertise as to internal work practices Ability to work collaboratively within various levels of the Company and across all disciplines Knowledge of administrative litigation and reporting processes Ability to conduct legal research Ability to coordinate and prioritize mu tiple tasks Strong organizational skills Ability to professionally interact with employees and external stakeholders

Must possess a positive attitude and strong values that fit with DLC's core values: Energized to shape the future; Bold in thinking and exploration of new possibilities; Collaborative in approaching all challenges; Responsible in commitment to safety, management of assets and finances and interaction with others; Selfless in serving the community, both on the job and through volunteerism.

Scope: Primary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs and reporting. Typically accountable for managing one's own time and work flow. Responsible for using prescribed guidelines to analyze situations and solve problems. Work is typically of moderate complexity requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Continues to build knowledge base and develop capabilities by partnering with more experienced staff as needed.

Decision Impact: Problems and issues faced are vague but may be recognizable based on past experience. Accountable for some direct level of reasoning and decision making in straightforward situations based on precedents.

Hybrid Work: Position follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.

Storm Roles: All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.

Data Governance: Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action. Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at HR@duqlight.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the empl