Regulatory Research Attorney for Public Utilities (ALJ)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) is a constitutionally created regulatory agency dedicated to serving the public interest.

The LPSC’s mission is to impartially, equitably, and efficiently regulate the rates and service of public utilities and common carriers operating in the State so as to ensure: safe, reliable, and reasonably priced services for consumers and provide the opportunity for a fair rate of return for the regulated utilities and common carriers; and to carry out

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Louisiana license to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Maintain case charts and conduct necessary legal or technical research.
• Draft documents including rulings, notices, reports, recommendations, and orders.
• Prepare confidential memoranda and assist with calendaring docket-related events and deadlines in Outlook.
• Attend hearings and status conferences and prepare draft reports/rulings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Document drafting

Outlook calendaring

Education

Louisiana license to practice law

Job description

The Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) is a constitutionally created regulatory agency dedicated to serving the public interest.

The LPSC’s mission is to impartially, equitably, and efficiently regulate the rates and service of public utilities and common carriers operating in the State so as to ensure: safe, reliable, and reasonably priced services for consumers and provide the opportunity for a fair rate of return for the regulated utilities and common carriers; and to carry out