Regulatory Paralegal
Job Description Job Description Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP a top-tier regulatory practice with offices in Washington, DC, Denver, CO, and Austin, TX seeks a Regulatory Paralegal based in its Denver, CO office. This is a non-exempt position with a 40 hour work week and the need for occasional overtime. Once trained, the Paralegal will be afforded the opportunity to work remotely two days each week. We provide competitive compensation and benefits and foster an enjoyable, good-natured, supportive work environment. If you are a self-starter with a keen intellect, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a good sense of humor, there is no better place to work. How to Apply: To be considered , please submit your resume and a cover letter. Job Description: This position reports to the Human Resources Manager and provides paralegal assistance to support a number of attorneys in the energy practice group. The following is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities. Responsibilities may be added or changed at any time with or without notice, as deemed necessary by the firm. Review and update regulatory proceedings and orders, including docket tracking and status updates. Prepare, file, and serve regulatory filings, discovery, and other documents as requested, including electronic filing and service. Maintain procedural calendars and deadlines; update service lists; review Commission orders for required action. Participate in client status/strategy meetings; monitor hearings, workshops, and Commission meetings; prepare notes and summaries. Conduct legal and regulatory research on rules, procedures, and relevant processes in state and federal administrative agencies and courts. Compile relevant industry news and update newsletters/digests for clients and internal teams. Cite-check, proofread, and maintain document templates; provide general litigation and administrative support. Prepare and file regulatory and court filings and related compliance submissions for federal and state courts, state utility commissions, the FCC and the FERC. Administer and monitor requirements and compliance with confidentiality and protective order rules in state and federal administrative proceedings. Prepare, update, and upload documents to SharePoint sites. Save final documents to NetDocs and electronic client files. Prepare deposition plans and schedules. Qualifications : A strong candidate will have these essential qualifications Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Possess an ardent desire to see things through and take pride in the results produced. Be well organized, energetic, and driven. Keen attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills. Capacity to balance day-to-day work challenges and manage multiple projects successfully while working under tight deadlines with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities. A self-starter with the ability to think and work independently. Education and Experience : Requires a college degree or two (2) years’ experience in a law firm. Paralegal experience in regulatory law strongly preferred. Requires experience and proficiency in Teams, Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite, and Windows 11. Experience with e-sign platforms (i.e. document management systems ( i.e. , NetDocs or similar platform) and legal timekeeping platforms ( i.e. , LMS) strongly preferred. Compensation and Benefits: Denver Paralegal compensation can range from $60,000-$80,000 based on years of experience. Staff are eligible for a discretionary bonus based on their performance during the preceding 12 months. In addition to compensation and bonuses, full-time staff are eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; long term disability insurance; accidental death or dismemberment insurance; short term disability insurance; travel insurance; a 401(k) plan; profit sharing (once eligible); parental leave; vacation/personal leave; pre-tax payment/contributions for transportation, parking, and dependent care; and a health savings account (if enrolled in a high deductible medical plan). All benefits listed above are subject to change at the discretion of the Partnership. About Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP (WBK), one of the largest law firms in the nation dedicated primarily to the practice of communications and energy law, is ranked as a “Band 1” firm by Chambers USA (Telecom, Broadcast, and Satellite: Regulatory) and Legal 500 (Telecoms and broadcast: regulatory). WBK is the only firm to be named “Law Firm of the Year” in communications law six times by Best Lawyers Best Law Firm (2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2025), and is recognized as a “Silver Band” firm for prosecution and strategy in DC and a “Bronze Band” firm in litigation and enforcement in DC in the 2026 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. The firm, with offices in Washington, DC, Denver, Colorado, and Austin, Texas, advises clients ranging from global Fortune 100 companies to small start-ups in regulatory, transactional, privacy, consumer protection, intellectual property, corporate and litigation matters involving all aspects of communications and energy law, at both the state and federal levels. To learn more about Wilkinson Barker Knauer, visit www.wbklaw.com. WBK is a special place to work; we mean it when we say we are notjustanotherlawfirm . With over 80 attorneys and advisors, the firm provides the quality of representation and client base typically associated with a large firm, with the personal style only a smaller firm can deliver. Each day, we work together for both the common good of the group and the common goal of building and maintaining a nationally recognized legal practice. We highly value collaboration, supporting each other personally and professionally using our individual talents and expertise. WBK has long been committed to providing all of our team members with an environment that allows each individual to reach their full potential in their own unique way. Our team invests in our communities with attorneys and staff devoting substantial time and energy to pro bono work, volunteerism, civic and community leadership, charitable giving, mentoring, service on nonprofit boards, teaching, and more. These activities are actively encouraged and supported throughout WBK. WBK is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic background, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status. We look forward to meeting you. Company Description We offer the services, capabilities, standards, and expertise of a large firm combined with the flexibility and client-oriented personal style that only a smaller firm can deliver. Company Description We offer the services, capabilities, standards, and expertise of a large firm combined with the flexibility and client-oriented personal style that only a smaller firm can deliver.
