Legal Assistant (Legal Assistant II - IV)

1-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

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PUC Legal Assistant (Legal Assistant II – IV) Job Description

Job Title:
- Legal Assistant (Legal Assistant II – IV)
- Organization: Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC)
- Primary Location: Austin, Texas

Experience:
- One (1) year minimum experience for Legal Assistant II
- Three (3) years minimum experience for Legal Assistant III
- Four (4) years minimum experience for Legal Assistant IV

Salary:
- Salary ranges from $4, to $5, per month (Pay Basis)
- Salary administration plan: B
- Grade: 18 (B18), 20 (B20), or 22 (B22)

Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research, analysis, and investigation
- Draft legal documents and orders
- Assist judges with case management
- Prepare documents for Commissioner review before open meetings
- Process new incoming cases filed at the Commission
- Send dockets to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) for hearings

Qualifications:
- Certification from a formal Legal Assistant Program or Paralegal Certificate Program
- One (1) additional year of work experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or legal secretary may be substituted for certification
- Work experience in administrative law or utility law preferred

Benefits:
- Affirming work environment and family-oriented culture
- Attractive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off
- Telecommuting options available for up to two (2) days per week

How to Apply:
- Submit a complete application through the CAPPS State of Texas Talent Management System
- Supplemental questions and forms may be required if applying through Work In Texas (WIT)
- Required documentation for Veteran Employment Preference must be provided before a preference can be granted

Additional Information:
- The PUC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in the workplace
- Applicants with disabilities may request accommodations during the application process
- Selected candidates may be subject to reference checks with previous employers and a writing skills exercise
- Some positions may require additional work hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays
- PUC employees are prohibited from having a pecuniary interest in public utilities or their affiliates
- The PUC participates in E-Verify for employment eligibility verification

Join the PUC team and make a difference in Texas! Apply today to be a Legal Assistant and help regulate the state's electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities.

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Attractive benefits package

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Certification from a formal Legal Assistant Program or Paralegal Certificate Program

Apply through the CAPPS State of Texas Talent Management System or Work In Texas

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