Public Utilities Regulatory Research Attorney

PowerLines; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) is seeking an Attorney 1 to serve as Research Attorney in the Commission's Administrative Hearings Division, providing legal and technical research, writing, and organizational assistance to the administrative law judges overseeing the Commission's adjudicatory matters. The Division handles complex regulatory cases across multiple utility industries.

This role offers the opportunity to learn public utility regulation in Louisiana, enhance legal

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Louisiana license to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Assist administrative law judges with research and drafting of documents (rulings, notices, reports, recommendations, orders).
• Maintain case charts and conduct necessary legal/technical research.
• Assist with calendaring docket events and deadlines in Outlook.
• Attend hearings and status conferences and prepare draft reports/rulings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Outlook calendaring

Education

Louisiana license to practice law

Job description

The Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) is seeking an Attorney 1 to serve as Research Attorney in the Commission's Administrative Hearings Division, providing legal and technical research, writing, and organizational assistance to the administrative law judges overseeing the Commission's adjudicatory matters. The Division handles complex regulatory cases across multiple utility industries.

This role offers the opportunity to learn public utility regulation in Louisiana, enhance legal