The Missouri Public Service Commission regulates investor-owned electric, steam, natural gas, water and sewer and telephone companies. Its mission is to ensure Missouri consumers have access to safe, reliable and reasonably priced utility service while allowing those utility companies under our jurisdiction an opportunity to earn a reasonable return on their investment. The PSC also regulates manufacturers and retail dealers who sell new and used manufactured homes and modular units. The commission was established in 1913. The PSC is comprised of five commissioners, who are appointed by the governor.
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GC081008 - ATTORNEY, Closing Date October 17, 2008
MISSOURI PUBLIC SERVICE
COMMISSION
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Missouri Public Service Commission is seeking an Assistant Staff
Attorney for its Office of General Counsel located in Jefferson
City. This is an entry-level position.
Duties include: litigation of public utility cases (telecommunications,
electric, natural gas, water and sewer) before the PSC on behalf of
Commission Staff; trial and appellate work representing PSC before
state and federal courts and federal agencies. Cases involve
matters such as utility rates, utility operation financing, mergers and
regulatory law enforcement of Commission rules and laws.
QUALIFICATIONS: A juris doctorate degree and admission to practice law in Missouri or eligibility for admission to practice law in Missouri is required. Under limited conditions, the position may be filled with a non-licensed law school graduate pending notice of passing the Missouri Bar Examination on the first available date following hire. Experience in general litigation, administrative law, and/or government regulation of private enterprise is desirable but not required. Computer training and/or experience preferred.
Assistant Staff Attorney starting salary range (entry level) is - $42,504 – $44,220 with a potential increase at the completion of a successful probationary period. To be considered for this position, please send application, resume, transcripts and legal writing sample by October 17, 2008 to the MO Public Service Commission, Reference Number GC081008, PO Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V"