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Legal Assistant - OPDM

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Legal · Full-time
Austin, TX, USA
USD 4,587-6,167 / month
Posted on Jan 2, 2026

DIVISION – OFFICE OF POLICY AND DOCKET MANAGEMENT

SECTION – DOCKET MANAGEMENT

The Office of Policy and Docket Management is split into two separate sections, Policy Development and Docket Management.

The Policy Development section prepares paper for the Commissioner’s review before an open meeting. The Docket Management section processes all new incoming cases that are filed at the Commission.

OPDM also processes orders that are generated out of the open meetings and sends dockets to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) where they conduct hearings.

Looking to grow your legal support career in a fast-paced regulatory environment? The Office of Policy and Docket Management has an opportunity for a detail-oriented professional ready to contribute to the agency’s legal processes and case management.

Docket Management is hiring a Legal Assistant to perform legal assistant work in support of administrative law judges. This role involves preparing and reviewing legal documents, tracking filings and deadlines, assisting with case preparation, conducting legal research, and supporting Commission hearings. The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent organization skills, and the ability to work independently while contributing to the success of the Commission’s docket management process.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following minimum qualifications.

Legal Assistant II

  • Certification from a formal Legal Assistant Program or Paralegal Certificate Program. One (1) additional year of work experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or legal secretary may be substituted for the certification.
  • A minimum of one (1) year of full-time work experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or legal secretary.

Legal Assistant III

  • Certification from a formal Legal Assistant Program or Paralegal Certificate Program. One (1) additional year of work experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or legal secretary may be substituted for the certification.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of full-time work experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or legal secretary.

Legal Assistant IV

  • Certification from a formal Legal Assistant Program or Paralegal Certificate Program. One (1) additional year of work experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or legal secretary may be substituted for the certification.
  • A minimum of four (4) years of full-time work experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or legal secretary.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Work experience as a paralegal, legal assistant or legal secretary in administrative law or utility law.

WORK SCHEDULE

The PUCT operates on a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Employees may request an alternative work schedule in accordance with the PUCT's Alternative Work Schedule Policy. Approval of such requests, including any form of telecommuting, is at management's discretion and based on the business needs of the agency and the requirements of the position.

New employees must complete a 90-day period of employment before being eligible to request telecommuting.

Public Utility Commission of Texas is an equal opportunity employer.