PUCT, Attorney (Attorney I - III), Legal Division
About The Legal Division
The Legal Division represents the public interest by advocating for Commission staff in contested cases before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). The division provides legal analysis, case strategy, and litigation support in matters involving electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer utilities. In addition, the Legal Division offers legal and policy guidance to agency staff and the Commissioners, supports rulemaking and regulatory initiatives, and helps ensure the Commission's actions are legally sound and consistent with state and federal law.
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.
Salary
Salary commensurate with qualifications. In addition to their offered salary, newly hired attorneys will receive a 6% legislatively authorized salary increase upon hire.
- Attorney I: Starting Salary $77,175.00 — Max Salary $89,244.00
- Attorney II: Starting Salary $88,200.00 — Max Salary $99,744.00
- Attorney III: Starting Salary $99,216.00 — Max Salary $106,728.00
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.
Note: Applicants scheduled to take the Texas Bar Exam in July 2026 are eligible to apply. Selected candidates who are not yet licensed by the State Bar of Texas will be hired as a Law Clerk at a monthly salary of $5,000.00 and, upon successful passage of the Texas Bar Exam and licensure in Texas, will be promoted to an Attorney I at a monthly salary of $6,664.00. Continued employment is contingent upon successful passage of the Texas Bar Exam and obtaining licensure with the State Bar of Texas.
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.
Attorney III: Graduation from an accredited law school with LLB or JD degree and licensed with the State Bar of Texas; eligible to practice law in Texas; and a minimum of three (3) years legal work experience as a licensed attorney, preferably in utility regulation or administrative law.
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship experience relating to electric, telecommunications, or water and sewer utilities or with a regulatory state agency
- Administrative law or litigation experience
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 hires become eligible to telecommute with supervisor approval after completing 30 to 90 days of employment. Supervisors may require new hires to report to the office more frequently if necessary to support training, performance, or business needs.