Federal Administrative Attorney - Energy Regulation

US Southwestern Power Administration; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA) seeks a General Attorney to join the Office of General Counsel. The role focuses on Federal administrative law and involves advising on regulatory matters, drafting guidance, and representing SWPA in administrative proceedings.

The successful candidate must hold an active bar license and demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent, including litigation support and document review for legal sufficiency.

Qualifications

• Must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Experience conducting legal research on policies, regulations, and compliance questions.
• Experience advising and reviewing documents for legal sufficiency and providing written feedback.
• Lead attorney experience representing an agency before administrative bodies (e.g., FERC, MSPB, EEOC).

Responsibilities

• Lead and represent the agency in legal proceedings before administrative bodies.
• Draft legal memoranda, guidance, briefs, and pleadings; manage discovery and witnesses as needed.

Skills

Bar admission

Legal research

Legal writing

Administrative law

Job description

US Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA) seeks a General Attorney to join the Office of General Counsel. The role focuses on Federal administrative law and involves advising on regulatory matters, drafting guidance, and representing SWPA in administrative proceedings.

The successful candidate must hold an active bar license and demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent, including litigation support and document review for legal sufficiency.