Paralegal

EnergyUnited is seeking a detail-driven, highly organized Paralegal to support our Legal Department in delivering efficient, accurate, and strategic legal operations. In this hybrid, key role you’ll prepare and manage legal documents, support real estate and corporate governance activities, assist with litigation workflows, and ensure compliance across a wide range of internal and external processes. You’ll work closely with our General Counsel, internal teams, outside counsel, courts, and regulatory agencies—helping EnergyUnited remain safe, secure, present, and member-focused.

What You’ll Do

Real Estate

• Draft, review, and manage leases, amendments, easements, purchase agreements, and related documents.
• Conduct title searches and support commercial real estate transactions.
• Oversee due diligence processes, including collecting documents, tracking deadlines, and preparing summaries.

Corporate Governance

• Maintain accurate corporate records and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Prepare, review, and revise bylaws, policies, regulations, minutes, resolutions, and governing documents.
• Support development of board and management presentations and reports.
• Assist with board election processes and oversight.

Litigation

• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Conduct legal research, organize case files, and maintain litigation calendars.
• Coordinate depositions, document production, trial preparation, and witness logistics.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain organized physical and digital filing systems.
• Interact professionally with internal teams, courts, regulatory agencies, and opposing counsel.
• Manage deadlines and provide both administrative and substantive support to the General Counsel as needed.

What You Bring

• Four-year degree or two-year paralegal degree (preferred).
• 3 or more years of paralegal experience in real estate, corporate governance, and litigation.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Proficiency in eCourts, Microsoft Office Suite, and working familiarity with Lexis-Nexis and AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Working Conditions

• Standard hours of Monday through Friday, 8am – 5 pm, with occasional irregular hours due to business needs.
• Must be available to work during adverse weather conditions.
• Employees must reside within EnergyUnited’s 19-county service area or within a 40-mile radius of any EnergyUnited EMC office.

Why EnergyUnited?

At EnergyUnited, you’re more than an employee—you’re part of a mission-driven team committed to powering the communities we serve. We prioritize safety, security, presence, and member focus in everything we do. As one of North Carolina’s largest electric cooperatives, we offer the stability of a well-established organization with the innovation and vision of a forward-thinking employer. Our employees enjoy meaningful work, supportive leadership, opportunities for professional growth, competitive compensation, and a culture built on integrity and teamwork. When you join EnergyUnited, you join a place where your contributions truly matter.