Energy Regulatory Associate Attorney - Washington DC

Stinson LLP•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Stinson LLP is seeking an attorney with experience in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) matters to join its Energy, Environmental, Mining, and Transportation Division in Washington, D.C. The role involves regulatory counseling and/or litigation on FERC-related matters, including matters governed by the Federal Power Act and Natural Gas Act. The successful candidate will work with teams of attorneys and handle complex factual, legal, and procedural issues, with substantial responsibility for drafting legal documents and conducting e-discovery and factual investigations. Applicants must have at least two years of relevant experience, excellent academic credentials, strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, and an active District of Columbia license or the ability to waive into practice there. Previous FERC employment is preferred but not required; clerkship and energy administrative or civil litigation experience are also beneficial. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, unofficial law school transcript, and writing sample online. Applications are due no later than 45 days after the posting date. The firm offers a base salary of $205,000 to $275,000, depending on experience, and a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. Stinson also describes a competitive benefits package, including health and wellness benefits, paid time off, professional expenses, and work-life programs.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in regulatory counseling or litigation on FERC-related matters.
Familiarity with FERC regulation under the Federal Power Act and Natural Gas Act.
Knowledge of FERC regulations, procedures, and organization.
Excellent academic credentials.
Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Significant responsibility for drafting memoranda, pleadings, motions, and/or briefs.
Experience working with teams of attorneys on litigated or regulatory matters.
Experience handling complex factual, legal, and procedural issues.
Proficiency handling e-discovery and factual investigation and development.
Ability to apply creative, strategic, and analytical thinking to identify and resolve complex legal issues.
Active license in the District of Columbia or ability to waive in to practice in that jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working at FERC.
Clerkship experience.
Energy administrative and/or civil litigation experience.

Responsibilities

Draft memoranda, pleadings, motions, and/or briefs.
Work with teams of attorneys on litigated or regulatory matters.
Handle complex factual, legal, and procedural issues.
Conduct e-discovery and factual investigation and development.
Apply creative, strategic, and analytical thinking to identify and resolve complex legal issues.
Provide regulatory counseling and/or handle litigation on FERC-related matters.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
Medical savings accounts.
Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program.
Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave for various reasons, including birth or adoption of a child and personal and/or family health.
Paid military leave.
Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships, and continuing legal education (CLE) expenses.
Work-life programs, including service bonuses, backup child and elder care, and an employee discount program.
Base salary of $205,000 to $275,000, depending on experience, and a discretionary merit bonus based on performance.