Regulatory Law Judge GC040926

The Missouri Public Service Commission regulates investor-owned electric, natural gas, steam, water, and sewer utilities in Missouri, ensuring safe and reliable services at just, reasonable, and affordable rates. The Adjudication department employs full-time regulatory law judges to handle large volumes of contested cases and administrative proceedings.

About the role

Adjudication judges write and preside over adversarial hearings, preparing orders ranging from routine procedural to complex, substantiated by evidence. They independently manage their dockets, reviewing pleadings, expert testimony, and other documents. They collaborate with other judges, the chief judge, and the general counsel's office to produce well-drafted, legally sound documents under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Write and preside over adversarial hearings
• Prepare orders ranging from routine to complex, based on evidence
• Independently manage a docket of cases from various utility industries
• Review and analyze extensive pleadings, expert testimony, and other case-related documents
• Collaborate with other judges, the chief judge, and the general counsel's office
• Provide sound legal analysis and draft well-drafted documents under sometimes demanding deadlines
• May require some in-state travel

Requirements

• Must be a member of the Missouri Bar
• 5 years of experience in administrative law, regulatory law, or government practice
• Excellent legal reasoning and writing skills

Qualifications

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package including a defined pension plan, generous leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation exceeds your paycheck through benefits like health insurance, paid sick and vacation time, and optional life, medical, dental, and vision coverage. The State employee pension plan and deferred savings program are also available. Potential flexible work schedules, physical fitness opportunities, and tuition reimbursement are additional perks.

Benefits

• Health insurance 1st of the month following start date
• 10 hours of paid sick and vacation time each month
• 13 paid holidays
• Optional life, medical, dental, and vision coverage
• State employee pension plan and deferred savings program
• Potential flexible work schedules, physical fitness opportunities, and tuition reimbursement

To apply, submit an application, resume, transcripts, and a short legal writing sample by 5:00 pm September 30, 2026, to the MO Public Service Commission, PO Box 360, Jefferson City, MO 65102, or via email to pscjobs@psc.mo.gov. For more information, visit http://psc.mo.gov/General/Career_Opportunities.