Position Overview

Responsibilities

Regulatory Applications and Filings

• Assist with preparing and compiling complex regulatory applications.
• Organize and label exhibits and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and submit electronic and supplemental filings.
• Track filing deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain organized records of agency submissions and correspondence.

Discovery and Case Development

• Draft interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, disclosures, and other discovery documents.
• Assist attorneys and clients with preparing discovery responses.
• Coordinate document collection, review, and production.
• Review documents for relevance and privilege.
• Prepare and maintain privilege logs.

Depositions and Hearing Preparation

• Coordinate depositions, including notices, subpoenas, witnesses, and court reporters.
• Prepare deposition materials and communicate with witnesses.
• Assist with preparing testimony, motions, and pre-hearing briefs.
• Organize hearing notebooks, exhibits, and supporting materials.
• Prepare exhibit and witness lists.
• Use approved legal technology and AI tools to support case preparation and document management.

Hearing and Post-Hearing Support

• Assist attorneys during hearings by managing exhibits and taking notes.
• Coordinate witness schedules, attendance, and related logistics.
• Maintain and update exhibit lists throughout proceedings.
• Work with attorneys and clients to prepare for hearing activities.
• Maintain post-hearing calendars and deadlines.
• Assist with preparing and filing post-hearing briefs and related documents.

General Legal Support

• Conduct legal and regulatory research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other approved resources.
• Draft routine legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain case files, document repositories, and regulatory records.
• Support environmental due diligence reviews and regulatory research.
• Perform additional legal-support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Paralegal certification required; substantial equivalent experience may be considered.
• At least five years of relevant paralegal experience in a law firm environment.
• Environmental, electric utility, energy, administrative, or regulatory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, litigation processes, and regulatory procedures.
• Experience with electronic filing systems and regulatory agency requirements.
• Proficiency with Westlaw, Lexis, or comparable legal research platforms.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet competing deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Working Conditions

Confidential Application Process