SENIOR ATTORNEY - 61000040
Florida PSC, Raleigh, NC, United States
Overview
Requisition No: 861958
Agency: Public Service Commission
Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 61000040
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 61000040
Salary: $60,015 - $85,000
Posting Closing Date: 12/19/2025
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Senior Attorney, Florida Public Service Commission, Office of General Counsel
SES - Open Competitive • Tallahassee, FL
Application Deadline: Continuous
$60,015 - $85,000
Responsibilities
The Senior Attorney will work in the Economic Regulation Section of the Office of General Counsel. This Section handles legal work for the Commission concerning ratemaking, certification, and territorial issues in the water, wastewater, electric, and gas industries. The Senior Attorney will appear primarily before the Florida Public Service Commission. Responsibilities include:
Legal research and application of research to issues;
Conduct investigations and discovery; present evidence; advocate positions at hearings (oral and written);
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
Work collaboratively on a team.
Applicants must have a strong working knowledge of the Florida Administrative Procedure Act, the Uniform Rules of Procedure, Florida Civil Procedure, and the Florida Evidence Code.
Minimum qualifications
Admission to The Florida Bar and two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or in administrative or judicial meetings.
Information verifying answers to the qualifying questions must be found on the Employment Application. Background investigations, including criminal history record checks and education verifications, will be conducted on all applicants recommended for hiring. You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct this background check.
Employment Eligibility and EEO/AA
Federal law requires all employers to verify identity and employment eligibility. The Florida Public Service Commission participates in the E-Verify program. Civil Service Law requires certain Selective Service registration for males born after 1959. We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Center in advance to allow time for accommodation.
Post-Employment Restrictions
Former Commission employees are restricted from appearing before the Commission for certain matters. FPSC Senior Management Service or Selected Exempt Service employees may not personally represent another entity for compensation before the Commission for two years following vacation of their position, with specific exceptions.
How to Apply
You may apply online for this position at the following URL: jobs.myflorida.com/go/Public-Service-Commission/2818000. If you experience problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration for assistance.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should notify the agency hiring authority or People First Service Center in advance. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace and all employees are subject to drug testing as required by law.
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Requisition No: 861958
Agency: Public Service Commission
Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 61000040
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 61000040
Salary: $60,015 - $85,000
Posting Closing Date: 12/19/2025
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
Senior Attorney, Florida Public Service Commission, Office of General Counsel
SES - Open Competitive • Tallahassee, FL
Application Deadline: Continuous
$60,015 - $85,000
Responsibilities
The Senior Attorney will work in the Economic Regulation Section of the Office of General Counsel. This Section handles legal work for the Commission concerning ratemaking, certification, and territorial issues in the water, wastewater, electric, and gas industries. The Senior Attorney will appear primarily before the Florida Public Service Commission. Responsibilities include:
Legal research and application of research to issues;
Conduct investigations and discovery; present evidence; advocate positions at hearings (oral and written);
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
Work collaboratively on a team.
Applicants must have a strong working knowledge of the Florida Administrative Procedure Act, the Uniform Rules of Procedure, Florida Civil Procedure, and the Florida Evidence Code.
Minimum qualifications
Admission to The Florida Bar and two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or in administrative or judicial meetings.
Information verifying answers to the qualifying questions must be found on the Employment Application. Background investigations, including criminal history record checks and education verifications, will be conducted on all applicants recommended for hiring. You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct this background check.
Employment Eligibility and EEO/AA
Federal law requires all employers to verify identity and employment eligibility. The Florida Public Service Commission participates in the E-Verify program. Civil Service Law requires certain Selective Service registration for males born after 1959. We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Center in advance to allow time for accommodation.
Post-Employment Restrictions
Former Commission employees are restricted from appearing before the Commission for certain matters. FPSC Senior Management Service or Selected Exempt Service employees may not personally represent another entity for compensation before the Commission for two years following vacation of their position, with specific exceptions.
How to Apply
You may apply online for this position at the following URL: jobs.myflorida.com/go/Public-Service-Commission/2818000. If you experience problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration for assistance.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should notify the agency hiring authority or People First Service Center in advance. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace and all employees are subject to drug testing as required by law.
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