Staff Attorney III

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Closing Date:

27th May, 2026

Description:

Description The Kentucky Public Service Commission regulates the intrastate rates and services of more than 1,100 investor-owned electric, natural gas, telephone, water and sewage utilities, customer-owned electric and telephone cooperatives, water districts and associations, and certain aspects of gas pipelines. Our mission is to foster the provision of safe and reliable service at a reasonable price to the customers of jurisdictional utilities while providing for the financial stability of those utilities by setting fair and just rates. The Staff Attorney III position will be responsible for providing legal support and processing complex and highly technical legal proceedings involving the regulation of utilities before the Public Service Commission and representing the Public Service Commission in court. If you would like to join the exciting world of utility law and be a part of a team-driven work environment that is dynamic and supportive, along with having access to the benefits of being employed by the Public Service Commission, please apply for this position. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Leads and coordinates matters pertaining to the rates and service of jurisdictional electric, water, sewer, gas, and telephone utilities. Leads or provides legal support in processing and reviewing utilities' applications for rate adjustments, financing, construction, and other matters before the Commission. Researches and advises Commission and staff on a wide range of regulatory issues concerning highly technical legal, procedural, and policy matters that arise during cases with reasoned recommendations Drafts complex legal documents, including Commission orders and advisory opinions Appears in court to enforce or defend Commission Orders. Performs other duties as required

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

Experience or knowledge with utility law, or willingness to learn highly complex, technical area of utility law Experience with litigation and case management Reliable team player with at least two years of legal experience Communicate effectively in writing or verbally, in a logical, concise, and timely manner Ability to timely manage multiple tasks and engage in problem solving Excellent time management skills Displays a high degree of self-motivation, discipline, and initiative Strong research skills Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with legal and non-legal staff members, parties appearing before the Commission, and the public Available for limited travel and occasional overtime Benefits of full-time employment with the Public Service Commission Health insurance coverage with several self and family coverage options State paid life insurance with options for additional self and family coverage Membership in the Kentucky Employees Retirement System defined benefit plan Kentucky Deferred Compensation Authority defined contribution plan participation option Hybrid telecommuting work schedule Paid holidays Accrued vacation time Accrued sick time Office with four walls and a door PSC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the

U.S. PSC

will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that PSC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

Minimum Requirements:

Education :

See Special Requirements.

Experience, Training, or Skills :

Must have two years experience as a licensed attorney in the practice of law. Substitute Education for

Experience :

A Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) will substitute for one year of the required experience. Substitute Experience for

Education :

None Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, Etc.) : Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky OR comply with Kentucky Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 2.111 (limited certification of admission to practice), SCR 2.112 (attorney participants in defender or legal services programs), SCR 2.117 (practice pending admission). Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials. Working Conditions Duties are performed primarily in both office and courtroom settings. Travel is required. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in

KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Stephanie Schweighardt at sschweighardt@ky.gov or 502-782-2561. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Similar Jobs Staff Attorney II Kentucky Department for Local Government Frankfort, KY Full Time Staff Attorney III Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy Lexington, KY Full Time Attorney-Advisor (Contract) Army Corps of Engineers - US Department of the Army Louisville, KY Full Time Staff Attorney III Kentucky Department of Education & Labor Cabinet Frankfort, KY Full Time Staff Attorney III Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Frankfort, KY Full Time About Us Attorney Jobs in USA heartily welcomes you. We provide attorney jobs, in house counsel jobs and law student jobs around the USA from leading resources. We are always welcome your feedback to improve our performance. Please feel free to contact us with your suggestions or concern using Contact Us form. Company About Us Daily Jobs FAQ Terms & Conditions Contact Us Job Search by locations Attorney Jobs in New York Attorney Jobs in Washington Attorney Jobs in San Francisco Attorney Jobs in Los Angeles Attorney Jobs in Chicago Trending job titles Counsel Jobs Employment Associate Jobs Staff Attorney Jobs Prosecutor Jobs Patent Attorney Jobs Copyrights © 2026 All Rights Reserved by Attorney Jobs in USA .