Paralegal, Corporate Law

Overview

Assist litigation, regulatory filings and developer agreements for Arizona utility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• pleadings drafting
• legal research
• document management
• exhibit coordination
• calendar management
• regulatory filings

Tasks

Support litigation and regulatory legal processes through document drafting, case management, hearing preparation, and legal research. Assist with pleadings, manage deadlines, organize exhibits, and summarize findings from Arizona regulatory dockets such as ACC, ADWR, and ADEQ. This position ensures smooth coordination across legal filings and hearings while delivering clear, actionable insights from complex regulatory proceedings. -Collaborate with team to finalize pleadings and ensure timely and accurate filing with appropriate regulatory or judicial bodies. -Conduct targeted research on statutes, regulations, case law, and agency policies to support litigation and regulatory filings. -Oversee case documentation, maintain organized files, and support efficient workflow across legal and regulatory matters. -Assist legal team with litigation matters, including case strategy discussions, document preparation, and procedural compliance. -Compile, organize, and manage hearing exhibits, ensuring proper labeling, accessibility, and compliance with evidentiary standards. -Prepare notices, minor motions, and other legal filings; review pleadings for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with case objectives. -Assist Developer Services with process control and ensure all required documentation is submitted and sufficient in accordance with applicable standards and guidelines. -Maintain litigation and regulatory calendars; monitor and track critical deadlines to ensure timely submissions and actions. -Provide support for the Developer Services team including drafting main extension agreements and standard correspondence to developers and homebuilders, assisting with document management and organization, and reviewing developer and homebuilder submittals for acceptance -Review and summarize key findings from Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) dockets, including rate cases, rulemakings, and policy matters; may extend to Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) proceedings. -Organize and prepare materials for hearings; provide in-hearing assistance including notetaking, exhibit handling, and procedural coordination.

Requirements

• legal drafting
• regulatory
• microsoft word
• paralegal cert
• bachelor's
• leadership

What You Bring

Some overnight travel required; less than 20%. Frequent sitting and standing in office/desk; frequent reaching, handling paperwork/files, and operating computer and other office equipment; frequent speaking, listening, seeing; occasionally lifting up to 15 pounds. -Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills as well as strong communication skills, solid time management and organization skills. -Working knowledge of Arizona regulatory agencies including ACC, ADWR, and ADEQ, and their docket structures. -Expertise in legal document preparation such as notices, motions, pleadings, and hearing exhibits. -Excellent leadership skills and interpersonal skills. -High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline preferred. -Previous utility experience in water and/or wastewater is a plus. -In lieu of degree, additional years of relevant experience may suffice. -Knowledge of courtroom protocols and hearing logistics, including exhibit handling and procedural coordination -Detailed understanding of litigation procedures including drafting, filing, and hearing preparation. -If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment. -A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.) -Understanding of administrative law and regulatory processes, particularly in rate cases and rulemakings. -Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word required. -To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required. -Minimum of 4 years of experience with process and procedures in administrative law or utility regulations, preferably involving the ACC. -Paralegal certification from an accredited institution is an asset.

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Benefits

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

About Epcor

-Evolved into a cross-border operator over a century later -Headquartered in Edmonton and municipally owned, it spun off generation assets in 2009 to focus on distribution and infrastructure -Typical projects include designing, building and operating treatment plants, distribution networks and storm-water systems in Canada and the U.S. -Operates in four Canadian provinces and multiple U.S. states including Arizona, New Mexico and Texas -Maintains traffic-signal and street-light infrastructure in Edmonton and explored water operations for nuclear projects -Through its Encor and EPCOR Water Services divisions, it delivers both regulated and competitive energy, gas and water offerings

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-clearance on all applicable background checks (criminal, identity, educational, credit) and professional reference checks required. -some positions require enhanced background assessment with advanced criminal record checks, possibly conducted periodically after employment.