25-01: Law Clerk


OPEN:            January 7, 2025
CLOSE:         Until Filled 

LAW CLERK – #25-01
Monthly Salary: $3,500 – $4,594.50
(Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience)
(More than one position may be filled from this posting)

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Law Clerk will perform complex (journey-level) research and analysis work involving examining, preparing, and evaluating legal documents and providing assistance to OPUC attorneys in administrative law proceedings, including contested case proceedings, rulemaking proceedings, and appeals of regulatory agency decisions before the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) and state courts.  Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

 

Essential Job Duties:

  • Conducts legal research, including researching developments in civil law and researching points of law involved in administrative hearings to determine the validity and completeness of cases cited.
  • Prepares and edits legal documents and ensures their timely filing.
  • Reviews and analyzes legal documents, records, and motions.
  • Participates in case conferences.
  • Assists OPUC attorneys in preparing cases for litigation and preparing for hearings.
  • Assists OPUC attorneys in representing residential and small commercial consumers interests before the PUCT, SOAH and state courts.
  • Assists OPUC attorneys in providing legal advice, counsel, and assistance in regulatory proceedings.
  • Performs related work as assigned.

 

Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and agency laws, regulations, and rules.
  • Ability to prepare legal documents; to interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations; to conduct research; to summarize findings; and to communicate effectively.
  • Enrolled in an accredited law school or graduated from an accredited law school with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
  • Recent graduates awaiting results from the Texas Bar Exam are encouraged to apply. Upon passing Texas Bar results, candidate may be promoted to an Attorney I position.

 

MILITARY OCCUPATION CODES:

http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf

 

Remarks:

  • Candidates may be offered a position on a temporary basis, contingent on their successful passage of the Texas Bar Exam.
  • Candidates invited to interview may be required to submit a transcript and/or a writing sample.
  • The position may require additional work hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays to meet critical deadlines.
  • More than one position may be filled under this posting.
  • OPUC participates in E-verify and will provide to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
  • A satisfactory driving record may be required for driving a state or personal vehicle to conduct agency business.  Employees may have their driving record evaluated.
  • Employees are required to comply with Office policies and provisions outlined in the employee handbook.
  • The Office of Public Utility Counsel has a Post-Employment Restriction – details furnished upon request.

 

The Office of Public Utility Counsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. A disabled individual requiring reasonable accommodation shall not be denied opportunity due to the disability.  The applicant should communicate requests for reasonable accommodation.

 

APPLICATION: Send a completed State of Texas Application and references via “Fill The Form” Link below.

You can also send it to:

Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel
ATTN:  Human Resources
P.O. Box 12397
Austin, TX  78711-2397
Phone:  512-936-7500
Fax:  512-936-7525
Email:  hr_opuc@opuc.texas.gov

State of Texas applications entered via the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) website will also be accepted.

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