Senior Attorney (Public Utility Litigation)
About The Position
The Office of Public Counsel seeks a Senior Attorney to represent Florida customers in public utility litigation. The work includes cases involving utility rate increases, data center utility tariffs and agreements, proposed acquisitions of utility systems by out-of-state private equity companies, and the integration of future energy technologies. The office serves as statutory legal counsel for customers of Florida’s investor-owned public utilities and regularly takes electric and gas cases on direct appeal to the Florida Supreme Court. The attorney manages individual cases as part of collaborative litigation teams supported by in-house technical experts and paralegals, with additional assistance from national experts. The role includes developing legal strategies for discovery, trials, and appeals, advocating in public proceedings, and mentoring junior counsel. The position is based in Tallahassee; remote work is not an option. The position remains open until filled.
Requirements
- Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar.
- Two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or administrative or judicial hearings.
- Ability to comprehend, utilize, and organize complex documents, legal theories, and research.
- Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.
- Ability to apply legal reasoning to anticipate challenges and develop creative solutions.
- Independent leadership, teamwork, initiative, and sound judgment.
- Ability to conduct effective meetings and presentations.
- Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
- Commitment to ethics, professionalism, confidentiality, respectful conduct, and stewardship of public resources.
Nice To Haves
- Multilingual ability is an asset but is not required.
- Willingness to develop expertise in public utilities law.
Responsibilities
- Represent Florida utility customers in public utility litigation.
- Advocate for customers in public venues, including appellate courts and local service hearings.
- Enforce customer-protection regulations and recommend regulatory changes that improve customer outcomes.
- Prepare and present written and oral appellate arguments.
- Conduct discovery, depositions, and cross-examinations of industry experts and executives.
- Retain, prepare, and defend national industry experts in depositions and hearings.
- Communicate and negotiate to resolve discovery and other litigation issues and pursue outcomes that improve affordability.
- Lead, mentor, and encourage junior counsel.
- Prepare trial briefs, motions, pleadings, legal research, and persuasive legal writing.
- Manage cases collaboratively with colleagues, outside counsel, expert witnesses, officials, and public staff.
- Practice good stewardship of public funds and property, uphold ethical and professional standards, safeguard sensitive information, and treat people respectfully.
Benefits
- Individual and family health benefits, including free dental insurance.
- Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
- State tuition opportunities for advanced degrees.
- Generous leave, sick leave, and holiday accrual.
- Opportunity to accrue up to 200 excess hours toward block leave, with a large annual carryforward.
- Opportunity to develop utility-specific litigation skills with recognized subject-matter experts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
