Electric & Environmental Regulatory Paralegal

Jackson Walker LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Walker LLP in Austin is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support electric and environmental regulatory matters. The role assists attorneys with regulatory applications, filings, discovery, depositions, and hearing logistics in a dynamic office environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of paralegal experience in litigation, holds a paralegal certification, and is proficient with Westlaw, Lexis, and e-filing systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Paralegal certification is required; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years’ paralegal experience in a law firm, preferably in litigation.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Assist with regulatory applications and filings.
• Support discovery and case development activities.
• Coordinate deposition and pre-hearing tasks and materials.
• Provide hearing, trial, and post-hearing support for attorneys.
• Maintain case management, calendars, and document repositories.
• Conduct legal research and draft routine documents.

Skills

Legal terminology

Litigation processes

Regulatory procedures

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paralegal certification

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

e-filing systems

Job description

Jackson Walker LLP in Austin is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support electric and environmental regulatory matters. The role assists attorneys with regulatory applications, filings, discovery, depositions, and hearing logistics in a dynamic office environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of paralegal experience in litigation, holds a paralegal certification, and is proficient with Westlaw, Lexis, and e-filing systems.