Research Attorney- ALJ (Attorney 1-3)
About The Position
The Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) is seeking an Attorney 1 to serve as a Research Attorney in the Administrative Hearings Division. This role provides crucial legal and technical research, writing, and organizational support to administrative law judges who oversee complex regulatory cases. These cases involve the infrastructure, processes, and finances of various industries including electric, gas, water, sewer, telecommunications, railroad, and transportation. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain expertise in public utility and common carrier regulation in Louisiana, refine legal research and writing abilities, and observe trial litigation.
Requirements
- Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law.
Responsibilities
- Assist administrative law judges by maintaining case charts.
- Conduct necessary legal or technical research.
- Draft documents including rulings, notices, reports, recommendations, and orders.
- Prepare confidential memoranda for administrative law judges.
- Assist with calendaring docket-related events and deadlines in Outlook.
- Attend hearings and status conferences.
- Prepare draft reports/rulings.
- Act as a liaison between parties and the assigned administrative law judge.
- Respond to procedural questions from parties in a proceeding.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
