Paralegal

Onward Search is seeking a Paralegal (Utilities) for a hybrid contract role with a major organization in the energy and utilities sector. This long-term contract runs from December 2025 to August 2026, based in Charlotte, NC, with occasional local travel. The role involves supporting regulatory filings, discovery responses, and rate case activities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will manage and analyze case documentation, prepare filings, and maintain data repositories for complex regulatory proceedings, working with internal teams and external experts.

Must Have

• Support discovery responses, supplemental filings, and rebuttal documentation for regulatory proceedings.
• Review and analyze discovery databases to prepare responses, interrogatories, and rate case amendments.
• Assess and inventory rate case documents, matrices, and supporting data.
• Conduct fact-finding aligned with applicable state regulatory procedures to prepare case documentation.
• Maintain organized document repositories, libraries, and rate case volumes.
• Coordinate meetings with internal teams and external experts to support case deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation for rate case filings.
• Perform data analytics and document analysis similar to forensic accounting.
• Utilize Excel and SharePoint to analyze and organize case data.
• Utility industry experience required, including familiarity with state regulatory rate case processes.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Excel (testing required), plus proficiency in Word and SharePoint.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and organize large datasets.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple documentation streams.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to travel locally within Charlotte and occasionally to Raleigh.

Good to Have

• Proficiency in Power BI

Perks & Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning & Ongoing Training
• Education Reimbursement

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re seeking a Paralegal (Utilities) for a hybrid contract opportunity with a major organization in the energy and utilities sector. This is a long-term contract role running from December 2025 to August 2026, based in Charlotte, NC, with occasional local travel.

In this role, you’ll support regulatory filings, discovery responses, and rate case activities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. You’ll work with internal teams and external experts to manage and analyze case documentation, prepare filings, and maintain data repositories for complex regulatory proceedings.

Paralegal (Utilities) Responsibilities:

• Support discovery responses, supplemental filings, and rebuttal documentation for regulatory proceedings.
• Review and analyze discovery databases to prepare responses, interrogatories, and rate case amendments.
• Assess and inventory rate case documents, matrices, and supporting data.
• Conduct fact-finding aligned with applicable state regulatory procedures to prepare case documentation.
• Maintain organized document repositories, libraries, and rate case volumes.
• Coordinate meetings with internal teams and external experts to support case deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation for rate case filings.
• Perform data analytics and document analysis similar to forensic accounting.
• Utilize Excel, SharePoint, and (preferably) Power BI to analyze and organize case data.

Paralegal (Utilities) Qualifications:

• Utility industry experience required, including familiarity with state regulatory rate case processes.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Excel (testing required), plus proficiency in Word and SharePoint.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and organize large datasets.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple documentation streams.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to travel locally within Charlotte and occasionally to Raleigh.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.

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We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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