PUCT, Attorney; Attorney - III

The Public Utility Commission of Texas:
Your Gateway to a Fulfilling Career!

The Public Utility Commission regulates the state’s electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, implementing respective legislation and offering customer assistance in resolving customer complaints.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of Texans? We are committed to building a highly skilled workforce. Our team boasts a wide range of expertise, from legal and engineering professionals to dedicated administrative staff. What unites us is our dedication to serving the public and our commitment to protecting customers, fostering competition, and promoting high quality utility infrastructure.

We recognize the importance of motivated and knowledgeable staff to accomplish our critical mission. If you're eager to contribute to ensuring compliance within the electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer utilities, we want to hear from you! A career at the PUC will not only expand your professional horizons but also make you part of a highly motivated, technically skilled, and supportive team environment.

In addition to a positive and family‑friendly work culture, the PUC offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees.

For a detailed overview, please visit the PUC Human Resources Benefits page.

The Legal Division represents the public interest by advocating for Commission staff in contested cases before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). The division provides legal analysis, case strategy, and litigation support in matters involving electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer utilities. In addition, the Legal Division offers legal and policy guidance to agency staff and the Commissioners, supports rule making and regulatory initiatives, and helps ensure the Commission's actions are legally sound and consistent with state and federal law.

Looking to take the next step in your legal career? The Legal Division has an opportunity for an attorney ready to advocate for the public interest and contribute to the Commission’s mission through meaningful regulatory work.

Attorneys will provide legal support in contested cases involving electric, telecommunications, and water utility regulation. The role includes representing the Commission before the State Office of Administrative Hearing (SOAH), conducting legal research and analysis, drafting legal documents, and coordinating expert witness preparation. This position offers a path for both early‑career and moderately experienced attorneys to develop and apply their administrative law expertise in a collaborative and impactful environment.

Salary commensurate with qualifications. In addition, newly hired attorneys receive a 6% legislatively authorized salary increase upon hire.

Monthly Salary

Attorney I

Attorney II

Attorney III

Starting Salary

$77,175.00

$88,200.00

$99,225.00

Max Salary

$89,250.00

$99,750.00

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The ideal candidate should possess the following minimum qualifications.

• Attorney I:
  Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree and licensed with the State Bar of Texas, eligible to practice law in Texas.
• Attorney II:
  Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree, licensed with the State Bar of Texas, eligible to practice law in Texas, and a minimum of two (2) years legal work experience as a licensed attorney.
• Attorney III:
  Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree, licensed with the State Bar of Texas, eligible to practice law in Texas, and a minimum of three (3) years legal work experience as a licensed attorney, preferably in utility regulation or administrative law.

• Internship experience relating to electric, telecommunications, or water and sewer utilities or with a regulatory state agency.
• Administrative law or litigation experience.

The PUCT operates on a standard work…