Paralegal Jobs

MCE supports a work-life balance. Our positions have the option of being remote (based on business need), hybrid schedule (flex schedule), or entirely in the office. Office locations include Concord and San Rafael, California.

To Apply

• Application materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis through LinkedIn. MCE reserves the right to close recruitment at any time. Screening Interviews are planned for the week of June 26, 2023. Top candidates will move forward to a cross team video panel interview tentatively planned for July 6 & 7, 2023. Even if you feel that you do not meet all the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
• Please reach out to Carol at [email protected] with any questions.
• Those documents should be combined in a single PDF document (preferred) or word document in the following order: resume first followed by the writing sample and submitted through LinkedIn Easy Apply.
• As a part of the application process, MCE requires a resume, and writing sample (two (2) pages minimum to four (4) pages maximum).

What You'll Do

As a Paralegal, you will support MCE’s Legal Team by performing a variety of legal duties that are vital to the operations and success of MCE. You will independently manage a variety of responsibilities and work in collaboration with other MCE teams as needed. This position will provide support with responsibilities that include:

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Draft, manage, and refine initial drafts of all non-energy contract documents, including vendor forms, throughout the contract lifecycle (drafting, client review, legal review, counterparty edits, execution).
• Provide support to ensure legal projects are being managed timely and efficiently.
• Conduct legal research from time to time on relevant laws, regulations, statutes, and case law to support the agency’s legal decisions.
• Prepare initial drafts and manage materials that are presented to the Board for contracts or other legal matters as assigned.
• Develop MCE responses to Public Records Act (PRA) requests, including identifying applicable records and conducting initial review to prepare for Counsel.
• Draft and prepare initial drafts of other necessary contract-related documents (such as non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements, termination letters, etc.) using template forms.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Skills

• Preparing and proofreading documents (Word and or Adobe PDF), spreadsheets (Excel) and presentations (PowerPoint).
• Document retention requirements and practices.
• Strong written and verbal communications.
• Legal Research and Analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Adobe, e-signature platforms (DocuSign, Adobe Sign)
• Transactional Drafting.
• Advance Project Management.

Education & Experience

Education and experience are equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with a paralegal certificate.

Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience as a Legal Assistant or paralegal working in fast-paced work environments.

• Experience working at a public agency is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation package offered, based on candidate experience along with generous benefits and benefits, including fully paid premiums for health insurance, parental leave, dependent care subsidies, student loan repayment, and employee wellness program.

• Starting Salary Range for a Paralegal: $77,617 - $96,308

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• MCE will make reasonable accommodation of the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability upon request.
• MCE offices support an environment that is accessible to those with reduced mobility. We are happy to provide more details if asked.

Condition of Employment

MCE strives to maintain a COVID-free workplace. To that end, being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment for all employees.