Energy Regulatory Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced associate to join its Energy Regulatory administrative litigation practice in Richmond, VA. This role involves significant client exposure and participation in trial-type administrative regulatory proceedings before public service commissions across multiple states.

Duties

• Represent major utility clients in administrative litigation proceedings.
• Engage in rate cases, resource planning, and regulatory compliance work.
• Assist with energy regulatory aspects of transactions involving utility assets.
• Participate in appellate matters arising from commission outcomes.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of energy regulatory or civil litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong communication skills.
• Project management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Judicial clerkship experience is encouraged.
• Willingness to work with innovative technology platforms.
• VA bar membership or eligibility to obtain within 6 months.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the Virginia State Bar or eligibility to obtain.

Skills

• Strong organizational and writing skills.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• Commitment to client service and teamwork.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.

This large Virginia office has international offices in Europe, Russia, and beyond. Attorneys work hard in a friendly atmosphere and are rewarded with extremely competitive salaries and hefty bonuses. Specific areas of law practiced in the Virginia office include real estate finance and land use, aviation law, communications law, tax, trust and estate planning, and a wide range of litigation. They also have a significant practice in the areas of corporate finance and intellectual property rights.