Paralegal

Xcimer Energy is a fusion energy company focused on commercializing laser-driven inertial confinement fusion, which it describes as the only scientifically validated form of fusion energy. The company is developing high-energy excimer laser systems designed to ignite fusion reactions using fuel derived from seawater and lithium, with the goal of delivering safe, clean, and affordable electricity that is cost-competitive with fossil fuels and renewables. Its mission centers on decarbonizing energy-intensive sectors such as artificial intelligence infrastructure, desalination, and industrial processes that require firm, always-on, carbon-free power. Xcimer's technical approach relies on electron-beam-pumped excimer lasers combined with a pulse compression technique called Stimulated Brillouin Scattering (SBS), which compresses microsecond laser pulses to nanosecond durations without damaging optics. In 2024 the company broke ground on Phoenix, its first prototype high-energy laser system, located in Denver, Colorado, and announced the start of its operations in June 2026. Phoenix is the first electron-beam-pumped excimer laser built in the private sector in more than two decades and validates key elements of the company's low-cost laser fusion architecture. Xcimer's longer-term target is Athena, which it describes as the world's first laser fusion power plant, expected to deliver 400 megawatts of continuous clean energy by 2035. The company has received a U.S. Department of Energy approval of its fusion power plant preconceptual design and technology roadmap milestone, and collaborates with industrial partners such as TRUMPF Laser SE. With a team of nearly 200 engineers, physicists, and business professionals, Xcimer positions itself as the most technically mature private laser fusion company.

Responsibilities

Become a trusted partner by supporting and collaborating with various internal groups and departments to accomplish Xcimer’s near and long-term milestones and objectives.

Coordinate the flow of information among members of the legal department and other internal and external stakeholders.

Provide support across continuously varying company projects and legal matters, ensuring deliverables are on time and consistently of high quality.

Assist with review, drafting, and negotiation of various agreements and corporate documents.

Set up and manage file and document repositories, including calendars, data rooms, task lists, and compliance logs, ensuring information is organized, accessible, and current.

Manage standard document templates and workflows, including document collection, organization, execution, and version control.

Escalate issues and identify opportunities for and drive process improvements.

Proactively identify and mitigate risks to deadlines.

Adapt to evolving internal schedules and changes.

Qualifications

Associate degree in paralegal studies or a related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

5+ years of relevant experience working in a law firm and/or a corporate legal department.

Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

Flexibility and affinity for collaborative assignments.

Ability to multi-task and work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment while managing concurrent deadlines.

Ability to communicate clearly (verbally and in writing) and effectively across all company levels.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, SharePoint and Power Point, as well as Zoom, Slack, and Box applications. 

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum

Desired

Certification from an ABA approved paralegal studies program or an accredited institution.

Experience supporting a legal department and corporate teams operating across different locations and time zones.

Experience negotiating and managing various confidentiality/nondisclosure agreements.

Experience supporting multiple attorneys with different specializations and responsibilities.