Job Posting: Attorney Public Utilities Commission JC-516788 - Attorney ATTORNEY IV $11,993.00 - $16,096.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 5/25/2026
Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Print Job Save Job
Job Description and Duties
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Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager - standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.
The Legal Division for the California Public Utilities Commission is seeking to fill Attorney IV positions. Legal Division, through the General Counsel, is the attorney for the Commission. Legal Division is dedicated to improving the health, safety, and well-being of Californians. Our more than 100 lawyers and support staff provide a wide range of legal services and represent client groups through the Commission. They provide legal advice to the Commission on matters such as general rate cases to set electricity and gas authorized rates, wildfire risk reduction, and the regulation of transportation companies, and rulemakings to implement state requirements to decarbonize the energy sector and to help bridge the digital divide and extend broadband infrastructure. They also represent the Commission's Public Advocates Office to argue for the lowest possible bills for utility customers, represent Commission divisions that investigate and enforce utility misconduct and safety violations, and represent the Commission in challenges before courts of appeal, federal court, and before federal agencies such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Federal Communications Division.
The available Attorney IV positions are in the following Legal Division Sections: State & Federal Advisory, State & Federal Advisory & Special Projects, State Advisory I, State Advisory II, Government Law and Federal Advisory. Attorneys in these Sections advise Commissioners and Commission decision-makers and staff on most energy, telecommunications, transportation, and rail matters. They also represent the Commission in challenges before courts of appeal and federal court, and before federal agencies.
The Attorney IVs are expected to be experienced attorneys who are experts in relevant areas of law and have demonstrated their ability to independently perform assignments in complex and sensitive legal work. The Attorney IVs will work under the direction of an Assistant Chief Counsel, but may assign, direct, and coordinate the work of a group of attorneys working in a specialized area to ensure that consistency is maintained throughout the process. Typical tasks may include assignment to appellate court proceedings to defend Commission decisions which may be under appeal, litigation before the Commission and federal regulatory agencies in cases involving a high degree of importance and complexity, and providing legal analysis and advice to decisionmakers on complex regulatory issues.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This is a statewide recruitment. This position can be filled in the following locations: San Francisco, Sacramento, or Los Angeles.
This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ATTORNEY IV
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-516788
Position #(s): 680-301-5780-XXX
Working Title: Attorney
Classification: ATTORNEY IV $11,993.00 - $16,096.00
Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR's Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: United States
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Legal Division/ Legal/ Advisory:
Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a(n) State Bar of California License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than three pages.
Please write your SOQ to address the following question: Describe, with specificity, your experience with and specific interest in public utility regulation and law and policy, or any other relevant experience you''ve had in public service.
For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the Work4CA guide.
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.
Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org
Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (