PUCT, Enforcement Attorney (Attorney I - III)
About Compliance and Enforcement
The Division of Compliance and Enforcement (DICE) investigates and litigates potential violations of PURA, the Texas Water Code, the Commission's substantive and procedural rules, and ERCOT Protocols to promote adherence to customer protection requirements for consumers of electricity, water, and sewer services; maintenance of a reliable and safe electric power system; access to competitive telecommunications services; and access to and preservation of a competitive wholesale electricity market.
About the Role
The Compliance & Enforcement Division is seeking an Attorney, a position responsible for performing entry-level to highly complex legal work related to electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer utility regulation. Primary duties involve researching and analyzing legal and regulatory issues; drafting and reviewing pleadings, orders, and memoranda; assisting with compliance and enforcement matters; and supporting agency advocacy in proceedings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) and the Commission.
Qualifications
Attorney I
- Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or Juris Doctor (JD) degree
- Licensed by the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas
Attorney II
- Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or Juris Doctor (JD) degree
- Licensed by the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas
- At least two (2) years of full-time legal work experience as a licensed attorney
Attorney III
- Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or Juris Doctor (JD) degree
- Licensed by the State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas
- At least three (3) years of full-time legal work experience as a licensed attorney, preferably in utility regulation or administrative law
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship or professional experience relating to electric, telecommunications, or water and wastewater utilities, or within a regulatory state agency
- Experience in administrative law or litigation
- Experience drafting legal documents such as memoranda, briefs, or pleadings
- Experience appearing before SOAH or participating in contested proceedings
Salary
In addition to their offered salary, newly hired attorneys will receive a 6% legislatively authorized salary increase upon hire.
- Attorney I: Min $80,004 ($7,001 monthly) — Max $89,250 ($7,438 monthly)
- Attorney II: Min $88,200 ($7,350 monthly) — Max $99,750 ($8,313 monthly)
- Attorney III: Min $99,225 ($8,269 monthly) — Max $115,500 ($9,625 monthly)
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. Newly hired employees are required to complete a waiting period before becoming eligible to telecommute. After thirty (30) days of employment and with supervisor approval, a new hire may telecommute up to one (1) day per week. After ninety (90) days of employment and with supervisor approval, a new hire may telecommute up to two (2) days per week. Supervisors may require new hires to report to the office more frequently if necessary to support training, performance, or business needs.