PUC, Attorney

Work with us and make a difference in Texas The Public Utility Commission regulates the state’s electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, implementing respective legislation and offering customer assistance in resolving customer complaints. We are committed to protecting customers, fostering competition, and promoting high quality utility infrastructure. Thank you for your interest in employment with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. We are committed to the recruitment and promotion of a character-driven, competent, productive, and diverse workforce. Our employees come from a broad range of professional backgrounds, from attorneys and engineers to administrative support staff, united by their passion to be accountable to the people of Texas and provide equitable, efficient, and effective regulation in an increasingly competitive environment. We understand that motivated, knowledgeable staff are essential for the successful completion of our vital work. If you're ready to join our efforts to serve our fellow Texans by helping electric, water, sewer, and telecom utilities attain and maintain compliance, we would love to hear from you. Working at the PUC will not only broaden your professional horizons, it will also make you part of a highly motivated, technically proficient, and warmly collegial team of professionals. Apply today The BENEFITS Of Working At The PUC In addition to an affirming work environment and a family-oriented culture, we offer an array of attractive benefits to our employees. A summary of benefits can be found at this link . DIVISION – LEGAL POSITION TYPE - This is a hybrid position and is eligible for telecommuting up to four (4) days a week. The Legal Division performs complex legal work related to electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer utility regulation including the practice of administrative law, representing the public interest in contested cases, enforcement actions related to market participant malfeasance as well as providing legal and policy advice to agency staff and the Commissioners. The division is seeking an Attorney who has a desire to work in the utility regulatory industry, with a strong initiative, and would like to expand their knowledge, skills, and experience performing entry level to moderately complex professional legal work related to electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer utility regulation. Work will involve the practice of administrative law, including representing the Commission staff in contested cases at the Commission and the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). Qualifications The ideal candidate will have the following required minimum qualifications: Attorney I Graduation from an accredited law school with LLB or JD degree and licensed with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas. Attorney II Graduation from an accredited law school with LLB or JD degree; licensed with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas; and a minimum of two (2) year legal work experience as a licensed attorney. Preferred Qualifications: Internship experience relating to electric, telecommunications, or water and sewer utilities or with a regulatory state agency. Administrative law or litigation experience. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or additional duties that fall in the fields listed in the below link who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. The MOS codes applicable to this position can be accessed at: Military Crosswalk for Attorney . If you qualify for a Veteran Employment Preference, it is mandatory that you provide the required documentation with your State of Texas Application. Documentation must be provided before a Veteran Preference can be granted. A detailed job description can be viewed on our website: Job Description Salary commensurate with qualifications. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS Applications must contain complete job histories, which includes: Job title Dates of employment Name of employer Supervisor's name and phone number Description of duties performed that demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position applying for. Note: Resumes do not take the place of this required information and applications with “See attached #J-18808-Ljbffr