Senior Attorney — Public Utility Litigation Leader

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition opportunities

Leave accrual

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Office of Public Counsel of the State of Florida seeks an experienced Senior Attorney to represent Florida’s utility customers in rate cases, tariffs, and related regulatory matters. You will advocate for affordable energy, coordinate with staff and outside counsel, and present complex litigation before authorities and courts.

Your role includes mentoring junior counsel, developing regulatory strategies, and ensuring ethical, responsible handling of public funds and sensitive information in

Qualifications

• Admitted to The Florida Bar in good standing.
• Minimum of two years of professional legal experience or equivalent.
• Experience in public utility or regulatory litigation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Master and apply Florida and federal legal rules in utility litigation.
• Organize complex documents, research, and briefs for cases.
• Interpret state and federal legislation and rules affecting utilities.
• Lead and collaborate with colleagues, outside counsel, and staff.
• Prepare and present trial briefs, motions, pleadings, and oral arguments.
• Maintain ethical standards and safeguard confidential information.
• Advocate for affordable utility rates and customer protections.

Skills

Litigation mastery

Legal reasoning

Document management

Regulatory understanding

Oral arguments

Ethics

Leadership

Team collaboration

Policy advocacy

Research skills

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

The Office of Public Counsel of the State of Florida seeks an experienced Senior Attorney to represent Florida’s utility customers in rate cases, tariffs, and related regulatory matters. You will advocate for affordable energy, coordinate with staff and outside counsel, and present complex litigation before authorities and courts.

Your role includes mentoring junior counsel, developing regulatory strategies, and ensuring ethical, responsible handling of public funds and sensitive information in