What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney position at Renew Missouri?
Job Summary
This full-time position (parti-time negotiable) is responsible for managing the legal and regulatory efforts of the organization through the relevant state administrative agencies, the courts, regional transmission entities, and the Missouri General Assembly in order to maximize development of energy efficiency and renewable energy in Missouri. The position reports to the Executive Director.
Primary Responsibilities
- Represent Renew Missouri’s interest before the state administrative agencies, with a specific focus on utility cases before the Public Service Commission (PSC) including: general rate cases, rulemaking dockets, integrated resource plans, workshops, and other proceedings as deemed necessary;
- Represent Renew Missouri before the Missouri Courts in matters relevant to our mission as well as matters involving internal legal matters if necessary;
- Represent Renew Missouri with advocacy efforts involving regional transmission groups;
- Assist the Executive Director and contract lobbyist with researching and tracking relevant legislation at the state and federal level. This will also require drafting written testimony and provide oral testimony if needed;
- Provide legal assistance and counsel involving questions brought forward by industry leaders and the public, including, but not limited to: matters involving clean energy, zoning, public records, and utility management;
- Assist with organization and facilitation of clean energy stakeholder coalitions, focusing on a broad impact in the regulatory and legislative arenas;
- Assist Executive Director with the legal protection and maintenance of Renew Missouri as a non-profit corporation in good standing both statewide and nationally.
Job Qualifications
- Must be licensed to practice law in Missouri;
- Experience in administrative law, regulatory affairs, legislative affairs, employment law, and advocacy in Missouri strongly preferred;
- Litigation and corporate governance preferred; and
- Preference for candidates to work from the Columbia office; regular travel to Jefferson City may be required and may occur outside of normal business hours.
Salary and Benefits
- The position is full-time, salaried position located in the Columbia, Missouri offices.
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Medical benefits (health, vision & dental) within 30 days of employment.
- Paid vacation, holidays, & sick leave, and support for professional expenses.
To Apply
For immediate consideration, send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample with subject line “Staff
Attorney” to: james@renewmo.org. Applications received until position is filled.