Paralegal Specialist energy Regulatory

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Paralegal Specialist (Energy Regulatory)

The candidate will directly assist attorneys by preparing and filing documents with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) or other regulatory agencies, including eTariff filings, FERC market-based rate relational database filings, Electric Quarterly Reports and various forms. Monitor trade press, the Federal Register, FERC, other federal and state regulatory agency dockets, appellate proceedings and other news sources and prepare internal and client-facing communications to keep teams aware of relevant issues. Conduct research, including of FERC, other federal and state regulatory matters, relevant markets, industry standards and practices, legislative history, current bills and legislation and other issues. Participate in due diligence and other reviews of client records and files. Assist with organization of client materials and attorney work product, including use of databases, imaging systems and other computer-based technology. Maintain and circulate matter files and other project records. Under the supervision of an attorney, draft, edit, cite-check, conform and otherwise assist in the preparation of legal documents. Assist with closings and post-closing issues, including preparing signature pages, compiling executed documents, preparing physical and electronic closing sets and otherwise. Obtain services from outside contractors, including research services, filing services and printers. Process billing and disbursement paperwork in connection with those services. Act as liaison for the project team with support departments and other offices of the firm, anticipating and assuming responsibility for special staffing needs, such as overtime, clerical and/or notary assistance. Travel, as required by the Practice and/or client. BA/BS degree is required. Should have 2-3 years of relevant paralegal experience, preferably in large firm environment. Substantive knowledge of and familiarity with specific areas of law, as required, with experience in energy or regulatory issues is a plus. Legal Assistant/Paralegal certification is preferred.

Company info

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Robert S. Strauss Building 1333 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20036-1564
Website : https://www.akingump.com