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 demonstrating a strong track record in organizational compliance, vendor management and contract negotiation, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Content knowledge in climate, renewable energy, and/or building electrification.
Benefits
Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Rewiring America values diversity in all its forms and is committed to inclusive and transparent recruitment, hiring and promotion processes. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Hiring Statement
Rewiring America, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. Rewiring America is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $75,000-$105,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families). Employees are able to enroll in 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions. Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Employees will receive 160 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually. Employees will also receive 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year (13 days during Presidential and Congressional elections). We have an office closure between Christmas and New Year. Employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment. Regular, full-time employees and part-time employees are eligible to take up to sixteen weeks of parental leave, in all cases related to birth, adoption, or foster care starting from the first day of employment. We offer access to professional development resources.
Application Procedure
To apply or nominate a candidate, please submit an application and resume via the Rewiring America page at Workable.This position is open until filled, and we are moving quickly to fill this position -- apply as soon as possible. Candidate review and phone screens begin immediately and will be conducted throughout the search period.
E-Verify
Rewiring America, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.
