Electric and Environmental Regulatory Paralegal

Jackson Walker, LLP; United States; Sur place; USD 50 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jackson Walker, LLP in Austin seeks a full-time Electric and Environmental Regulatory Paralegal to support attorneys in regulatory permitting, compliance and litigation. The role covers case management, drafting filings, discovery responses, and hearing preparation, using Harvey and firm approved AI tools.

Ideal candidates have a paralegal certification and 5+ years in a law firm, with strong knowledge of regulatory procedures and Westlaw/Lexis proficiency.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification is required; 5+ years in a law firm is preferred.
• Experience in environmental or regulatory practice is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and regulatory procedures.

Responsabilités

• Prepare regulatory applications and filings for complex matters.
• Draft discovery requests and manage responses with attorneys.
• Coordinate depositions, notices, subpoenas and transcripts.
• Maintain case files, exhibit lists and hearing notebooks.
• Perform legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and firm tools.

Connaissances

Paralegal experience

Regulatory law

Westlaw/Lexis

Organizational skills

Formation

Paralegal certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Westlaw

Lexis

ShareFile

Firm AI tools

Description du poste

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Electric and Environmental Regulatory Paralegal Department Paralegal Reports To Paralegal Committee Location Austin FLSA Non Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Jackson Walker the largest law firm in Texas has an exciting full time employment opportunity for an Electric and Environmental Regulatory Paralegal in our Austin office The Electric and Environmental Regulatory Paralegal provides legal and administrative support to attorneys in all phases of electric and environmental regulatory permitting compliance and litigation matters This role supports case management through preparation of regulatory applications drafting legal documents managing discovery and coordinating hearing and post hearing activities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Regulatory Applications & Filings

• Assist with the preparation and compilation of complex regulatory applications
• Organize and label exhibits and supporting documentation
• Prepare and submit electronic filings and supplemental filings
• Track filings and maintain compliance with deadlines and regulatory requirements

Discovery & Case Development

• Draft discovery requests including interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions and disclosures
• Assist attorneys and clients in responding to discovery requests
• Review documents for relevancy and privilege and prepare privilege logs
• Coordinate document collection and production

Deposition & Pre Hearing Support

• Coordinate depositions including preparing notices or subpoenas and arranging court reporters
• Communicate with witnesses and assist in preparing deposition materials
• Assist with preparation of testimony motions and pre hearing briefs
• Organize hearing notebooks and exhibits
• Use of Harvey and firm approved AI tools
• Prepare exhibit and witness lists

Hearing & Trial Support

• Assist attorneys during hearings by managing exhibits and taking notes
• Coordinate witness logistics and attendance
• Maintain and update exhibit lists throughout proceedings
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to prepare for daily hearing activities
• Post hearing & Case Management Maintain post hearing calendars and deadlines
• Assist with preparation and filing of post hearing briefs
• Ensure timely filing of all post hearing documents

General Legal Support

• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Lexis or other resources
• Draft routine legal documents and correspondence
• Maintain case files and document repositories eg ShareFile and firm approved AI tools for data management
• Support environmental due diligence reviews and regulatory research
• Perform additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelors degree preferred
• Paralegal certification required; equivalent experience may be considered
• Minimum of 5 years relevant paralegal experience in a law firm preferably within environmental or regulatory practice
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, litigation processes and regulatory procedures
• Experience with e filing systems and regulatory agency requirements
• Proficiency in legal research tools Westlaw, Lexis
• Strong organizational analytical and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion

Working Conditions This position operates in a professional office environment with standard equipment The role may require occasional overtime and travel based on case needs The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions responsibilities or requirements

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age veteran status sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that employment decisions be based on job related factors

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