OverviewStaff Attorney positions are housed in the Office of Executive Counsel/Legal Division of the Louisiana Public Service Commission. Incumbents assist the Deputy General Counsel in representing the Commission Staff by acting as lead attorneys in matters pending before the Commission, ensuring that the interests of Louisiana utility ratepayers are protected while balancing the interests of regulated utilities.QualificationsPossession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.Working knowledge of federal and state utility laws, rules, and regulations.Job DutiesAct as lead attorney in all docketed proceedings pending before the Commission.Identify issues, develop strategies, and assist in the determination of the Commission Staff's position on issues, and determine the appropriate course of action for Commission Staff to take in the adjudication.Attend all meetings, status conferences, hearings, and make any other appearances on behalf of the Commission Staff.Work with all parties and the Administrative Hearings Division in developing procedural schedules that comply with all LPSC, Constitutional, and statutory timelines.Draft and issue discovery requests with subject matter experts; review responses; prepare responses; and defend discovery-related motions. May depose, interview, and/or cross-examine witnesses.Draft and file all necessary legal pleadings, including pre-hearing and post-hearing motions and pleadings.Prepare and present status reports on matters pending before the Commission; render legal advice and guidance to the Commissioners; prepare briefing materials for Commissioners regarding exhibits.Coordinate with subject matter experts and advise on applicable laws, regulations, and policies; act as lead attorney for outside counsel when assigned.Prepare any Orders or draft Orders resulting from actions taken by the Commission.Conduct discovery and investigate regulated utilities regarding alleged violations; prosecute violators; prepare correspondence to past-due violators and assist Executive Counsel in collecting fines and penalties.Assist Executive Counsel in representing the Commission in legal proceedings before Louisiana and federal courts, regulatory bodies.BenefitsSpecial Entrance Rate (SER) compensation: Attorney 1 $2,426.40 biweekly; Attorney 2 $2,596.00 biweekly; Attorney 3 $2,920.80 biweekly.Work ScheduleWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday‑Friday.State Equal Employment Opportunity StatementLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr