Job Description
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PUC, Legal Assistant (Legal Assistant II - IV): A Rewarding Career Opportunity with a Competitive Salary
H2: Make a Difference in the Utility Regulatory Industry
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (PUC) is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team in Austin, Texas. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, along with the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of Texans.
Job Title: Legal Assistant (Legal Assistant II - IV) (00047853)
Department: OFFICE OF POLICY AND DOCKET MANAGEMENT
Salary Range: $5,624.00 - $6,892.00 (Monthly)
Experience Level: Minimum of 1 year as a paralegal, legal assistant, or legal secretary (certification from a formal Legal Assistant Program or Paralegal Certificate Program preferred)
Job Description:
- Perform routine to highly advanced legal assistant work in the Office of Policy and Docket Management - Research, analyze, investigate, and draft legal documents and orders - Assist agency administrative law judges with successful case management - Prepare papers for Commissioner's review before open meetings - Process new incoming cases and orders generated from open meetings - Send dockets to State Office of Administrative Hearings for hearings
Qualifications:
- Certification from a formal Legal Assistant Program or Paralegal Certificate Program - Minimum of 1 year work experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or legal secretary - Preferred experience in administrative law or utility law
Benefits:
- Positive and family-friendly work culture - Comprehensive benefits package - Opportunity for alternative work schedule
Note: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants will also need to complete supplemental questions and forms.
Important Information:
- Applications must contain a complete job history and accurate information - Resumes will not be accepted in place of job history - Incomplete applications will not be considered - Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with relevant Military Occupation Specialties (MOS) are encouraged to apply and may qualify for Veteran Employment Preference - The PUC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Join a Team Dedicated to Public Service and Make a Difference in the Utility Regulatory Industry!
