Sunshine & Records (Litigation) Attorney

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

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

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.
• Must be familiar with and have knowledge and experience with Electronic Discovery (E-Discovery).
• 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 here.

• Health insurance 1st of the month following start date.
• 10 hours of paid sick and vacation time each month.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Optional life, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• State employee pension plan and deferred savings program.
• Potential flexible work schedules, physical fitness opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.

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