Energy Regulatory Associate Attorney

Pay scale: $205000- $275000

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Energy Regulatory Associate Attorney to join its Energy, Environmental, Mining, and Transportation Division in Washington, DC. This role focuses on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) matters, requiring strong regulatory counseling and litigation skills within the energy sector.

Duties

• Significant responsibility for drafting memoranda, pleadings, motions, and briefs for regulatory and litigated matters.
• Handle complex factual, legal, and procedural issues while working collaboratively with teams of attorneys.
• Apply creative, strategic, and analytical thinking to identify and resolve intricate legal challenges.
• Manage e-discovery processes and conduct factual investigations and development.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in regulatory counseling or litigation involving FERC-related matters.
• Familiarity with FERC regulations under the Federal Power Act and Natural Gas Act.
• Knowledge of FERC's regulations, procedures, and organizational structure.
• An active license in the District of Columbia or the ability to waive in to practice in that jurisdiction.

Education

• Excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active District of Columbia bar admission or eligibility for pro hac vice admission.

Skills

• Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Previous experience working at FERC is preferred but not required.
• Clerkship experience and background in energy administrative and/or civil litigation are a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Medical savings accounts.
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave for various reasons, including birth or adoption of a child and personal and/or family health; generous paid military leave.
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships and CLE expenses.
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child and elder care, and employee discount program.

This firm is home to nearly 500 attorneys spread across 13 offices nationwide, an excellent size for associates and partners alike. The firm offers a full suite of practice areas and caters to businesses of many sizes and industries, with particularly strong litigation and corporate services. With a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, community involvement, and pro bono service, this is an excellent firm at which to work.

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Job ID: 438536