Attorney, Energy and Utility

2 years

Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo is accepting applications for an Attorney to practice Energy and Utility Law. The position is open for attorneys with at least two years of substantive experience practicing before the California Public Utilities Commission. 

The Energy and Utility Associate will perform a range of work to evaluate and develop energy policy and rate cases. This includes legal research, factual investigation, administrative record development, brief writing, appearances at administrative proceedings, policy evaluation and development, oral advocacy before regulatory bodies, collaboration with diverse groups of stakeholders and legislative work.

• A minimum of two years practicing before the CPUC.
• Excellent research and analytic skills.
• Outstanding and persuasive written and oral communication skills.
• Strong capacity for strategic and creative thinking.
• Demonstrated work ethic, good judgment and initiative.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving the public interest.
• Ability to work collegially and contribute to a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed, including for case work, educational seminars and hearing appearances.

Salary is based on the number of years of relevant experience and location. The annual salary range for this role is $120,000 to $175,000. Actual pay will vary depending upon various factors, including relevant experience, skills, current business needs and market factors. The compensation range listed is just one component of Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo’s package for employees.

For over 40 years, Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo has represented clients on environmental, natural resources, energy, utility, land use, local government, building and construction, and labor law. With attorneys throughout California, and offices in South San Francisco and Sacramento, Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo represents labor organizations, trade associations, environmental, consumer and community groups and other non-profit associations.

Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo pioneered the representation of workers and labor organizations in the enforcement of public health and safety laws; in the review of projects with environmental, worker and community impacts; and in energy and utility industry regulation and policy. Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo has developed a remarkable track record of success in advocating for sustainable development that minimizes environmental harm and public service impacts and maximizes community benefits.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé, two writing samples, and a list of references to Tricia Neumann at tneumann@adamsbroadwell.com.

Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any applicant’s race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law.