Public Interest Energy & Utilities Associate

Alaska Department of Law; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Metro-accessible office

Flexible in-office work arrangements

Job summary

Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP seeks an early to mid-level Associate Attorney (1–5 years energy experience) for its Public Interest Energy/Utilities Law practice in Washington, DC. Represent clients before FERC, state commissions, and courts in rate cases, rulemakings, and merger proceedings.

Strong writing and advocacy skills required; DC Bar admission or eligibility preferred. The position offers competitive compensation with merit bonus potential and a flexible in-office arrangement, with a goal of

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of energy experience in litigation, regulatory or transactional practice.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills for regulators and judges.
• Ability to understand and present complex ideas clearly to regulators and courts.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients before FERC, state commissions, and courts in rate cases and proceedings.
• Draft persuasively about case law, legislation and regulatory texts to advance client interests.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance including hydropower licensing, reliability standards, and antitrust issues.
• Appear at meetings, settlement proceedings, hearings, and trials as needed.
• Stay updated on industry developments and changes to legislation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Regulatory negotiation

Education

DC Bar eligibility or admission

Job description

Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP seeks an early to mid-level Associate Attorney (1–5 years energy experience) for its Public Interest Energy/Utilities Law practice in Washington, DC. Represent clients before FERC, state commissions, and courts in rate cases, rulemakings, and merger proceedings.

Strong writing and advocacy skills required; DC Bar admission or eligibility preferred. The position offers competitive compensation with merit bonus potential and a flexible in-office arrangement, with a goal of