Attorney II-IV

Between $7,000.00 and

$9,500.00

Per Month DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Travis County $6,679.00 - $14,929.00 Per Month

Attorney II-IV

PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL

Occupation: Lawyers

Location: Austin, TX - 78701

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted: 05/28/2026

Positions available: 1

Source: WorkInTexas

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Not Specified

Updated: 05/31/2026

Expires: 08/31/2026

Agency Job ID: 26-09

Job #: 17019944

Job Requirements and Properties

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

48 Month(s)

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Shift

Day Shift

Public Transit

Available

Benefits

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POSTING: #26-09

OPEN: May 21, 2026

CLOSE: Until Filled

ATTORNEY

(Assistant Public Counsel)

(Attorney II-IV)

Monthly Salary: $7,000 - $9,500

(Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience)

(More than one position may be filled from this posting)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Attorney will represent the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC) in complex 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. The Attorney must have administrative law experience preferably in the electric and/or water utility industries in Texas; experience with regulatory and contested case litigation; strong ability to interpret laws, regulations, rules, and policy decisions; strong advanced legal writing skills; strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Represents OPUC in complex administrative law proceedings, including contested case proceedings and rulemaking proceedings, in the electric and water utility industries before the PUCT and SOAH.

Leads representation in complex administrative law litigation, including preparation for and trial of electric and water utility rate-related cases; developing motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents; working with expert witnesses to develop written expert testimony; conducting discovery and depositions; working with other attorneys assigned to the case; and developing and executing litigation strategy.

Leads representation in complex rulemaking proceedings, including analyzing and interpreting existing rules and proposed rule amendments; developing comments, and working with other attorneys and/or staff assigned to the proceeding.

Leads representation in appeals of regulatory agency decisions before state courts, as

needed.

Provides assistance with legal matters in the telecommunications industry, as needed.

Analyzes and interprets state and federal law, regulations, rules, and policy decisions.

Assists with analyzing and interpreting pending and passed legislation.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Law degree from an accredited law school.

Licensed to practice law in Texas, with good standing at the State Bar of

Texas.

Minimum of 2+ years of administrative and/or litigation practice experience in

Texas.

PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

3+ years of administrative law or Texas utility law experience, including contested

case proceedings, rulemaking proceedings, and appeals of regulatory agency

decisions before state courts.

REQUIRED:

A legal writing sample will be required from candidates that are interviewed by the Chief

Executive and Public Counsel.

MILITARY OCCUPATION CODES:

Remarks:

Candidates invited to interview may be required to submit a transcript and/or a writing sample.

License to practice law in Texas of the selected candidate will be verified through the State Bar of Texas.

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), information from each new employees 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.

APPLICATION:

Send State of Texas application, resume and references to:

Office of Public Utility Counsel

ATTN: Human Resources

P.O. Box 12397

Austin, TX 78711-2397

Email: ...

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

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.