Electric & Environmental Regulatory Paralegal - Austin

Jackson Walker, LLP; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Regulatory law

Westlaw/Lexis

Organizational skills

Education

Paralegal certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

ShareFile

Firm AI tools

Job description

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.