What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regulatory & Compliance Paralegal position at McGuireWoods LLP?
Overview
McGuireWoods is looking for an experienced and capable Regulatory & Compliance Paralegal to join our State & Federal Utilities team across the Carolinas and Virginia. This isn't a traditional support role; you’ll manage the full trajectory of complex utilities commission filings, navigating everything from routine compliance filings to annual cost recovery proceedings to major rate cases. We are looking for a team-oriented professional who can own keeping these high-stakes matters on track but who can also participate meaningfully in the work of the group through research, drafting and direct client service.
McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.
Responsibilities
McGuireWoods is looking for an experienced and capable Regulatory & Compliance Paralegal to join our State & Federal Utilities team across the Carolinas and Virginia. This isn't a traditional support role; you’ll manage the full trajectory of complex utilities commission filings, navigating everything from routine compliance filings to annual cost recovery proceedings to major rate cases. We are looking for a team-oriented professional who can own keeping these high-stakes matters on track but who can also participate meaningfully in the work of the group through research, drafting and direct client service.
McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.
Responsibilities
- Lead the electronic filing process for the NCUC, SCPSC, and Virginia SCC, ensuring 100% timeliness and accuracy.
- Own the lifecycle of administrative litigation, including preparing applications, managing testimony, managing service, assisting with hearing preparation, and managing any post-hearing obligations.
- Conduct substantive legal research using Westlaw, PACER, and FERC and other PUC websites to support filings and client inquiries.
- Maintain hyper-organized dockets as cases progress, ensuring the legal team and the client stay ahead of statutory deadlines.
- Serve as a personable and responsive point of contact for a diverse group of internal attorneys, as well as clients and parties to litigated proceedings.
- 3 years of relevant experience in state or federal regulatory matters or administrative litigation. Direct experience with utilities regulation is preferred.
- Proven expertise in state and federal electronic filing systems (NCUC, SCPSC, or Virginia SCC) and legal research platforms.
- A Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Paralegal Certification from an ABA accredited program is preferred.
- A proactive communicator who prioritizes accuracy and teamwork, with a reputation for being exceptionally responsive and reliable during high-pressure filing windows.
- Willingness and desire to work with innovative technology platforms - our employees also have access to Harvey, a legal-specific AI tool that reduces time spent on routine tasks, allowing you to focus on more meaningful, high-impact work.