PUC Jobs Board

The Legal Division represents the public interest in contested cases before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) and the Commission. The division also provides legal and policy advice to agency staff and the Commissioners.

Looking to take the next step in your legal career? The Legal Division has an opportunity for an attorney ready to advocate for the public interest and contribute to the Commission’s mission through meaningful regulatory work.

The Legal Division is seeking to fill the role of Attorney a professional position responsible for providing legal support in contested cases involving electric, telecommunications, and water utility regulation. The role includes representing the Commission before the State Office of Administrative Hearing (SOAH), conducting legal research and analysis, drafting legal documents, and coordinating expert witness preparation. This position offers a path for both early-career and moderately experienced attorneys to develop and apply their administrative law expertise in a collaborative and impactful environment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following minimum qualifications.

• Attorney I: Graduation from an accredited law school with LLB or JD degree and licensed with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas. Applicants who sat for the February 2025 Texas Bar Exam and are awaiting results in July are eligible to apply.
• Attorney II: Graduation from an accredited law school with LLB or JD degree; licensed with the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas; and a minimum of two (2) years legal work experience as a licensed attorney.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship experience relating to electric, telecommunications, or water and sewer utilities or with a regulatory state agency.
• Administrative law or litigation experience.