What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Office of Policy and Docket Management/Docket Management position at Public Utilities Commission?
Primary Location : Texas-Austin Work Locations : Public Utility Commission of T 1701 N Congress Ave Austin 78701 Job : Legal Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-time Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00 State Job Code : 3574 3576, 3578 Salary Admin Plan : B Grade : 18 B18, B20, B22 Salary (Pay Basis) : 5,624.00 - 6,892.00 (Monthly) Number of Openings : 1 Overtime Status : Non-exempt Job Posting : Feb 4, 2025, 7 : 57 : 18 PM Closing Date : Ongoing Description
The Public Utility Commission of Texas : Your Gateway to a Fulfilling Career!
The Public Utility Commission regulates the state's electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, implementing respective legislation and offering customer assistance in resolving customer complaints.
Join a Team Dedicated to Public Service
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of Texans? We are committed to building a diverse and highly skilled workforce. Our team boasts a wide range of expertise, from legal and engineering professionals to dedicated administrative staff. What unites us is our dedication to serving the public and our commitment to protecting customers, fostering competition, and promoting high quality utility infrastructure
Make a Difference with Us
We recognize the importance of motivated and knowledgeable staff to accomplish our critical mission. If you're eager to contribute to ensuring compliance within the electric, telecommunications, and water and sewer utilities, we want to hear from you! A career at the PUC will not only expand your professional horizons but also make you part of a highly motivated, technically skilled, and supportive team environment.
Competitive Benefits Package
In addition to a positive and family-friendly work culture, the PUC offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees.
For a detailed overview, please visit https : / / www.puc.texas.gov / HumanResources / Home / Benefits.
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Today!
DIVISION - OFFICE OF POLICY AND DOCKET MANAGEMENT SECTION - DOCKET MANAGEMENT
The Office of Policy and Docket Management is split into two separate sections, Policy Development and Docket Management.
The Policy Development section prepares paper for the Commissioner's review before an open meeting. The Docket Management section processes all new incoming cases that are filed at the Commission.
OPDM also processes orders that are generated out of the open meetings and sends dockets to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) where they conduct hearings.
Docket Management is seeking a Legal Assistant with a strong initiative, a passion for the utility regulatory industry, and a drive to grow their career, knowledge, skills, and experience performing routine to highly advanced legal assistant work in the Office of Policy and Docket Management. Work involves researching, analyzing, investigating, and drafting legal documents and orders, and assisting agency administrative law judges with successful case management.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should possess the following minimum 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 the certification and a minimum of one (1) year work experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or legal secretary.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Work experience as a paralegal, legal assistant or legal secretary in administrative law or utility law.
WORK SCHEDULE
The PUCT operates on a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Employees have the opportunity to submit a request for an Alternative Work Schedule, which may include modified hours or a remote or hybrid work schedule.
Alternative Work Schedule requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case and approved based on the specific requirements of the role and the business needs of the Commission.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or additional duties that fall in the fields listed in the below link who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply.
The MOS codes applicable to this position can be accessed at :
Military Crosswalk for Legal Assistant
If you qualify for a Veteran Employment Preference, it is mandatory that you provide the required documentation with your State of Texas Application. Documentation must be provided before a Veteran Preference can be granted. Required documentation is as follows : Veteran - DD Form 214; Surviving Spouse of a Veteran who has not remarried - Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300; Orphan of a Veteran who was killed during active duty - Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300.
A detailed job description can be viewed on our website :
https : / / puc.texas.gov / HumanResources / Home / Jobs
Salary commensurate with qualifications. The salary of an ERS Retiree or non-contributing member may be 6% less than the recommended salary.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
Applications must contain a complete job history, detailing :
Supervisor's name and phone number
Important : Resumes do not replace this required information. Applications stating, "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted. The experience listed on your resume must match the details on the CAPPS State of Texas Application. Discrepancies will result in an incomplete application.
Required Documents
The hiring manager has requested the above document(s) be submitted with the CAPPS State of Texas Application To submit a resume, you must upload it to your application. When submitting your documents, make sure to mark them as "relevant."
Incomplete applications will not be considered .
Applicant Release Form Website Link
WORK IN TEXAS APPLICANTS
To apply for the position, it is best to go to the CAPPS State of Texas Talent Management System to submit your application by going to https : / / capps.taleo.net / careersection / ex / jobsearch.ftl and select our agency, Public Utility Commission of Texas, from the "Company / Agency" list.
If applying through Work In Texas (WIT) you will also need to complete the supplemental questions and forms to be considered for this posting. An automated email from the CAPPS State of Texas Talent Management System will be sent to your email on file in WIT with additional instructions.
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