Public Utility Commission of Texas
Attorney (Attorney I - II)
Public Utility Commission of Texas, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
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, 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 PUCIn 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 – OFFICE OF POLICY AND DOCKET MANAGEMENT/COMMISSION ADVISING POSITION TYPE - This is a hybrid position and is eligible for telecommuting up to two (2) days a week. An initial training period of six (6) months must be completed before an employee is eligible to telecommute.MONTHLY SALARY RANGEAttorney I: $6,125.00-7,084.00Attorney II: $7,000.00-7,917.00The Office of Policy and Docket Management is comprised of two separate sections, Policy Development and Docket Management.The Policy Development section prepares papers for the Commissioner’s review before an open meeting. The Docket Management section processes all new incoming cases that are filed at the Commission.OPDM also processes orders that are generated out of the open meetings and sends dockets to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) where they conduct hearings.Commission Advising is seeking an
Attorney
with a strong initiative who has a desire to work in the utility regulatory industry and would like to expand their knowledge, skills and experience performing entry level to moderately complex professional legal work and administrative duties for the Commission Advising Section. Work involves the practice of administrative law including, but not limited to, giving legal advice, analyzing proposals for decision and proposed orders, writing orders, and presenting recommendations to the commissioners on contested cases. Responsible for cases and projects with a high degree of complexity.QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have the following required minimum qualifications:Attorney IGraduation 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 IIGraduation from an accredited law school with LLB or JD degree and licensed with the State Bar of Texas; eligible to practice law in Texas;
and
a minimum of two (2) years legal work experience as a licensed attorney.Preferred QualificationsUndergraduate degree in math, finance, accounting, engineering, or English.Administrative law or litigation experience.VETERAN’S PREFERENCEVeterans, 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:
this link .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. Required documentation is as follows: Veteran – DD Form 214; Surviving Spouse of a Veteran who has not remarried – Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300; Orphan of a Veteran who was killed during active duty – Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300.A detailed job description can be viewed on our website:this link .Salary commensurate with qualifications. The salary of an ERS Retiree or non-contributing member may be 9.5% less than the recommended salary.NOTICE TO APPLICANTSApplications must contain complete job histories, which includes:Job titleDates of employmentName of employerSupervisor's name and phone numberDescription of duties performed that demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position applying forNote: Resumes do not take the place of this required information and applications with “See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The experience on the resume and CAPPS State of Texas Application must match, otherwise, the application will be considered incomplete.The Division is requesting the following documents be submitted with the State of Texas CAPPS Application:Letter of InterestResumeOfficial or Unofficial Law School TranscriptsTo submit a letter of interest, resume and transcript, you must upload it to your application. When submitting your documents, make sure to mark them as
“relevant.”Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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this link .DIVISION – OFFICE OF POLICY AND DOCKET MANAGEMENT/COMMISSION ADVISING POSITION TYPE - This is a hybrid position and is eligible for telecommuting up to two (2) days a week. An initial training period of six (6) months must be completed before an employee is eligible to telecommute.MONTHLY SALARY RANGEAttorney I: $6,125.00-7,084.00Attorney II: $7,000.00-7,917.00The Office of Policy and Docket Management is comprised of two separate sections, Policy Development and Docket Management.The Policy Development section prepares papers for the Commissioner’s review before an open meeting. The Docket Management section processes all new incoming cases that are filed at the Commission.OPDM also processes orders that are generated out of the open meetings and sends dockets to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) where they conduct hearings.Commission Advising is seeking an
Attorney
with a strong initiative who has a desire to work in the utility regulatory industry and would like to expand their knowledge, skills and experience performing entry level to moderately complex professional legal work and administrative duties for the Commission Advising Section. Work involves the practice of administrative law including, but not limited to, giving legal advice, analyzing proposals for decision and proposed orders, writing orders, and presenting recommendations to the commissioners on contested cases. Responsible for cases and projects with a high degree of complexity.QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have the following required minimum qualifications:Attorney IGraduation 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 IIGraduation from an accredited law school with LLB or JD degree and licensed with the State Bar of Texas; eligible to practice law in Texas;
and
a minimum of two (2) years legal work experience as a licensed attorney.Preferred QualificationsUndergraduate degree in math, finance, accounting, engineering, or English.Administrative law or litigation experience.VETERAN’S PREFERENCEVeterans, 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:
this link .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. Required documentation is as follows: Veteran – DD Form 214; Surviving Spouse of a Veteran who has not remarried – Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300; Orphan of a Veteran who was killed during active duty – Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300.A detailed job description can be viewed on our website:this link .Salary commensurate with qualifications. The salary of an ERS Retiree or non-contributing member may be 9.5% less than the recommended salary.NOTICE TO APPLICANTSApplications must contain complete job histories, which includes:Job titleDates of employmentName of employerSupervisor's name and phone numberDescription of duties performed that demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position applying forNote: Resumes do not take the place of this required information and applications with “See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The experience on the resume and CAPPS State of Texas Application must match, otherwise, the application will be considered incomplete.The Division is requesting the following documents be submitted with the State of Texas CAPPS Application:Letter of InterestResumeOfficial or Unofficial Law School TranscriptsTo submit a letter of interest, resume and transcript, you must upload it to your application. When submitting your documents, make sure to mark them as
“relevant.”Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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