Paralegal

Job title: Paralegal
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm EST (Hybrid)
Location: Charlotte area, possible travel to Raleigh
Education: Associate's Degree required
Duration: 8-month contract
Pay: $30-35/hr (with benefits!)

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to support discovery responses, supplemental filings, and rebuttal filings related to utility rate cases. The ideal candidate must have utility industry experience and a solid understanding of the state regulatory rate case process and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Discovery and Documentation:

• Review and examine discovery sources such as databases to prepare responses and use them to support interrogatories and amendments to rate case filings.

• Assess and inventory rate case documents, matrices, and data to support case-related activities.

• Investigate facts applicable to the utility case to determine causes of action and prepare related project documents.

Document Preparation and Coordination:

• Prepare requisite rate case documentation and ensure proper maintenance of document files and repositories.

• Coordinate expert meeting requests to support party requests.

• Act as the document librarian, ensuring repository volumes are kept up-to-date.

Data Analytics and Reporting:

• Conduct analytics using data, similar to forensic accounting, to support the rate case process.

• Strong focus on Excel, with proficiency in SharePoint and potentially Power BI for data analysis and presentation.

General Support:

• Assist with coordination tasks and ensure timely and efficient document flow.

• Be prepared to travel occasionally within the Charlotte and Raleigh areas as needed.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word. Excel testing will be required prior to SSA's and sent to suppliers.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain detailed, accurate records.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Excellent coordination and communication skills are essential.