Paralegal

Paralegal

Full-time, Remote, Exempt

About Rewiring America

Rewiring America is the leading electrification nonprofit, focused on electrifying our homes, businesses, and communities. We develop accessible, actionable data and tools, and build coalitions and partnerships to make going electric easier for households and communities. Rewiring America helps Americans save money, tackle nationwide emissions goals, improve health, and build the next generation of the clean energy workforce. We believe in an abundant, flourishing, climate-safe future, and know that, together, we can realize one.

Position Summary

The growing Rewiring America Legal department is seeking a Paralegal to join the team. The Paralegal will provide support to the General Counsel and will assist with a broad range of legal matters. This position requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. They will report directly to our General Counsel.

In this newly-created position, the Paralegal is principally responsible for overseeing and managing Rewiring America’s compliance requirements across various domains, including vendor management, state and federal regulations, business registrations, and lobbying compliance.  The Paralegal will also support contract review and negotiation for routine supplier and vendor contracts.     

What You’ll Do

• Assist with legal research, including case law and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and draft legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.
• Organize and maintain legal files, documents, and databases.
• Coordinate with external counsel as needed.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of legal forms and documents.
• Support in-house legal matters, including contract management, intellectual property, and corporate governance.
• Provide guidance on compliance matters and collaborate with other departments to resolve any compliance-related issues
• Ensure timely filing and compliance with state and federal regulations, including business registrations and tax filings.
• Assist with legal documentation related to fundraising and grants.
• Oversee C3 and C4 lobbying compliance, including registration and reporting requirements.
• Manage the organization's state registrations, including charitable and business registrations, and state tax exemptions.

Requirements

Who You Are

The incoming Paralegal will be driven by a commitment to Rewiring America’s values, vision, and mission. Through their track record as an organized and process-oriented legal professional, the successful candidate embraces the idea that we can do big things, and demonstrates humility, curiosity, and a learner’s mindset. They recognize that the stakes of what we are trying to accomplish depend on a passionate, high-functioning, and reliable team. 

The Paralegal joins a team that operates with a sense of urgency and a track record of success across the fields of science, technology, business, policy, and politics. While working with our clients, we focus on getting to “yes” in an efficient and effective manner, with minimal risk and maximal fun.  

The successful candidate demonstrates enthusiasm for making electrification easy, and models excellence and integrity in all they do. They have a clear understanding of the compliance obligations of a 501(c)(3) organization and a federal grant subrecipient, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.  The selected candidate will also possess the following Core and Preferred qualifications and characteristics:

Core

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. You are able to advocate for a position while maintaining a collaborative and open-minded approach
• Can-do attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves, and a commitment to the details of the business and legal and regulatory work of the company - no job too big or small.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong ethics and integrity
• Bachelor’s degree, or completion of a two-year program in legal studies/paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.
• Prior paralegal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or nonprofit setting.

Preferred

• Excellent references