Public Utilities Litigation Attorney - Regulatory & E-Discovery

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

13 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking a qualified attorney to join the General Counsel's Office in Jefferson City. The role focuses on civil and administrative litigation, providing legal analysis, research, and documentation for regulatory matters affecting utilities in Missouri.

Candidates must have a JD, Missouri Bar admission, and at least 5 years of relevant litigation experience. Travel within-state may be required, with a comprehensive benefits package including pension and insurance.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) and admission to practice law in Missouri in good standing.
• At least 5 years of civil or administrative litigation experience.
• Knowledge of civil practice and procedure required.
• Experience in public utility regulation and administrative law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise basic and advanced legal functions including answering and processing open records requests, research and drafting, memos and letters in various legal issues.
• Maintain familiarity with Electronic Discovery (E-Discovery).
• Maintain interdisciplinary communications with other departments and stress responsiveness to requests.
• Support the General Counsel's Office in litigation, staff support, inquiries, rulemaking, and regulatory activities.
• Help manage the General Counsel's Office, plan and implement strategies and policies.
• Provide sound legal analysis and well-drafted documents under deadlines.
• Position may require some in-state travel.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal writing

Electronic Discovery (E-Discovery)

Research and drafting

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Missouri Bar admission

Job description

The State of Missouri is seeking a qualified attorney to join the General Counsel's Office in Jefferson City. The role focuses on civil and administrative litigation, providing legal analysis, research, and documentation for regulatory matters affecting utilities in Missouri.

Candidates must have a JD, Missouri Bar admission, and at least 5 years of relevant litigation experience. Travel within-state may be required, with a comprehensive benefits package including pension and insurance.