Paralegal (Regulatory Law)

McDowell Rackner Gibson PC, a boutique law firm specializing in energy and utility regulatory law, is seeking a full-time Paralegal to work from our beautiful office in downtown Portland's West End. The Paralegal will provide professional legal support such as:

· Formatting, revising, finalizing, and filing legal documents;

· Proofreading for spelling and grammar;

· Cite-checking;

· Composing routine correspondence;

· Calendaring deadlines;

· Assisting with discovery;

· Researching various matters as requested by attorneys;

· Providing document management assistance; and

· Preparing physical and electronic materials for hearings and conferences as needed.

Applicant must be organized, detail-oriented, and adept at juggling multiple competing demands. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and legal document management systems, and utilize discretion when handling confidential and sensitive client information. The candidate must be able to work effectively both collaboratively and independently. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required. Regulatory law experience and/or appellate experience is preferred but not required.

Benefits include:

· Salary range of $60,000 and up, depending on experience

· 37.5-hour work week with full-time benefits

· Yearly discretionary merit bonus

· Medical/dental/vision coverage for employee

· 401K with employer match and profit sharing

· 4 weeks of paid time off each year

· 10 paid holidays per year

· Paid parental leave (MRG supplements the paid leave available under Paid Leave Oregon for 6-12 weeks, depending on years of service)

· Monthly cell phone stipend

· Quarterly transportation stipend

To apply, please submit a confidential letter of interest and resume to .