Sunshine & Records Attorney (Part-time)

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Missouri Public Service Commission in Jefferson City seeks an experienced attorney to join the General Counsel's Office. You will perform and supervise legal functions, respond to open records requests, and draft memos on utility regulation topics.

You will collaborate across departments, support litigation and rulemaking, and help develop strategies and policies. The role may involve in-state travel and requires strong legal writing and analytical skills to meet deadlines in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Juris doctorate degree and Missouri Bar in good standing.
• At least 5 years civil or administrative litigation experience.
• Experience in public utility regulation preferred, but not required.
• Excellent legal reasoning and writing skills.

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 in this area.
• Maintain interdisciplinary communications with other departments, reviewing and compiling documents, stressing responsiveness to requesting parties, and other duties as assigned.
• Participate in the day-to-day responsibilities of the General Counsel's Office, including its representation of the Commission in litigation, support to the technical Staff, responses to public inquiries, rulemaking and legislative activities and supervision of a broad range of legal and regulatory activities under the direction of the General Counsel.
• Work cooperatively with the General Counsel in managing the General Counsel's Office, making and implementing future planning, and developing strategies and policies.
• Provide sound legal analysis and well-drafted documents under sometimes demanding deadlines.
• Position may require some in-state travel.

Skills

Legal reasoning

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctorate

Missouri Bar admission in good standing

Job description

This position is located at 200 Madison Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102

Why you'll love this position:

The Missouri Public Service Commission regulates investor-owned electric, natural gas, steam, water and sewer utilities in Missouri, in addition to manufactured housing. We ensure that Missourians receive safe and reliable utility services at just, reasonable and affordable rates.

• Perform, and supervise the performance of, basic and advanced legal functions including answering and processing open records requests, research and drafting, memos and letters in various legal issues in this area.
• Maintain interdisciplinary communications with other departments, reviewing and compiling documents, stressing responsiveness to requesting parties, and other duties as assigned.
• Participate in the day-to-day responsibilities of the General Counsel's Office, including its representation of the Commission in litigation, support to the technical Staff, responses to public inquiries, rulemaking and legislative activities and supervision of a broad range of legal and regulatory activities under the direction of the General Counsel.
• Work cooperatively with the General Counsel in managing the General Counsel's Office, making and implementing future planning, and developing strategies and policies.
• Provide sound legal analysis and well-drafted documents under sometimes demanding deadlines.
• Position may require some in-state travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris doctorate degree and admission to practice law in Missouri and be a member in good standing of the Missouri Bar.
• Must have at least 5 years of civil or administrative litigation experience.
• Knowledge of civil practice and procedure is required.
• Experience in public utility regulation is preferred, but not required.
• Experience required in general litigation.
• Experience in administrative law, and/or government regulation of private enterprise preferred.
• Excellent legal reasoning and writing skills.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found at https://pers.oa.mo.gov/applicants.