Paralegal - Environmental, Regulatory & Legislative

Trend Personnel Pty Ltd; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Trend Personnel Pty Ltd seeks an experienced Environmental, Regulatory & Legislative Paralegal for its Austin office. The role supports attorneys in electric and environmental regulatory permitting, filings, discovery, and case management.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years paralegal experience in a law firm and strong knowledge of regulatory procedures, with proficiency in Westlaw/Lexis. Full-time, non-exempt, with benefits and DOE compensation.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification required.
• Five years of paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Experience in environmental/regulatory fields preferred.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and litigation processes.
• Proficiency with Westlaw, Lexis or comparable legal research platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support regulatory applications and agency filings.
• Assist with discovery, document production, and privilege logs.
• Prepare deposition materials, notices, subpoenas, and court reporter coordination.
• Organize hearing notebooks, exhibits, and witness lists.
• Assist with post-hearing briefs and related documents.
• Maintain organized case files and regulatory records.
• Use approved legal tech tools to support case preparation and document management.

Skills

Legal research

Regulatory understanding

Organization

Time management

Communication

Education

Paralegal certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Paralegal - Environmental, Regulatory & Legislative (1A0EED9DE5576655) Austin, Texas

Salary: USD110000 - USD130000 per year + Full benefits package

Environmental Regulatory & Legislative Paralegal

Location:Austin, Texas

Employment Type:Full-Time

Experience Required:5+ Years

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Compensation:$110K - $130K DOE

Search Type:Confidential Law Firm Opportunity

Position Overview

A well-established Texas law firm is seeking an experienced Electric and Environmental Regulatory Paralegal for its Austin office. This position provides legal and administrative support to attorneys handling electric and environmental regulatory permitting, compliance, and litigation matters.

The paralegal will assist with regulatory applications, agency filings, discovery, document production, hearing preparation, post-hearing activities, and general case management. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven legal environment.

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

This position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment. Occasional overtime and travel may be required based on regulatory proceedings and case needs.