Regulatory Paralegal

WILKINSON BARKER KNAUER LLP•Denver, CO

6d•$60,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP a top-tier regulatory practice with offices in Washington, DC, Denver, CO, and Austin, TX seeks a Regulatory Paralegal based in its Denver, CO office. This is a non-exempt position with a 40 hour work week and the need for occasional overtime. Once trained, the Paralegal will be afforded the opportunity to work remotely two days each week. We provide competitive compensation and benefits and foster an enjoyable, good-natured, supportive work environment. If you are a self-starter with a keen intellect, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a good sense of humor, there is no better place to work. This position reports to the Human Resources Manager and provides paralegal assistance to support a number of attorneys in the energy practice group. The following is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities. Responsibilities may be added or changed at any time with or without notice, as deemed necessary by the firm.

Requirements

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Possess an ardent desire to see things through and take pride in the results produced.
Be well organized, energetic, and driven.
Keen attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.
Capacity to balance day-to-day work challenges and manage multiple projects successfully while working under tight deadlines with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
A self-starter with the ability to think and work independently.
Requires a college degree or two (2) years’ experience in a law firm. Paralegal experience in regulatory law strongly preferred.
Requires experience and proficiency in Teams, Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite, and Windows 11.

Nice To Haves

Experience with e-sign platforms (i.e. document management systems (i.e., NetDocs or similar platform) and legal timekeeping platforms (i.e., LMS) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and update regulatory proceedings and orders, including docket tracking and status updates.
Prepare, file, and serve regulatory filings, discovery, and other documents as requested, including electronic filing and service.
Maintain procedural calendars and deadlines; update service lists; review Commission orders for required action.
Participate in client status/strategy meetings; monitor hearings, workshops, and Commission meetings; prepare notes and summaries.
Conduct legal and regulatory research on rules, procedures, and relevant processes in state and federal administrative agencies and courts.
Compile relevant industry news and update newsletters/digests for clients and internal teams.
Cite-check, proofread, and maintain document templates; provide general litigation and administrative support.
Prepare and file regulatory and court filings and related compliance submissions for federal and state courts, state utility commissions, the FCC and the FERC.
Administer and monitor requirements and compliance with confidentiality and protective order rules in state and federal administrative proceedings.
Prepare, update, and upload documents to SharePoint sites.
Save final documents to NetDocs and electronic client files.
Prepare deposition plans and schedules