Senior Attorney, Public Utility Litigation

State of Florida

. Represent Florida’s customers in cases involving utility rate increases, data center utility tariffs and agreements, utility system acquisitions, and future energy technologies .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • United StatesSenior💰 $61,188 - $122,748 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in utility law, litigation practices, and regulatory frameworks while effectively advocating for customer interests. Proficient in legal research, writing, and presenting complex legal arguments in public venues.

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Attorney In Good Standing With The Florida BarLitigation Practice In FloridaLegal Research SkillsTrial Briefs And Oral ArgumentsNegotiation And Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal WritingLegal ReasoningComplex Document OrganizationPublic Utility LitigationDiscovery And DepositionsCross-ExaminationRegulatory Framework EnforcementAppellate ArgumentsTrial PreparationExpert Witness Preparation

Soft Skills

Independent LeadershipCooperative TeamworkEffective CommunicationMentoring Junior CounselProfessionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

Florida Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Utility Rate IncreasesPublic Service CommissionCustomer ProtectionsEnergy TechnologiesAffordability AdvocacyPublic VenuesJudicial HearingsAdministrative HearingsLegal TheoriesConfidential Information Safeguarding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent Florida’s customers in cases involving utility rate increases, data center utility tariffs and agreements, utility system acquisitions, and future energy technologies
Advocate for residential, small business, commercial, and industrial utility customers in public utility litigation
Conduct independent analyses
Present testimony from national expert witnesses
Depose and cross-examine utility witnesses
Prepare detailed legal briefs and recommendations
Manage individual cases as part of collaborative litigation teams
Conduct prehearing discovery, trials, and appeals
Promote customer interests in public venues, including the Florida Supreme Court, Public Service Commission hearings, and local service hearings
Enforce the regulatory framework for customer protections and recommend regulatory changes
Prepare and present written and oral appellate arguments
Conduct discovery, depositions, and cross-examinations of industry experts and executives
Retain, prepare, and defend national industry experts in depositions and hearings
Resolve discovery and litigation issues through communication and negotiation
Negotiate partial or global outcomes improving affordability for Florida’s customers
Mentor and encourage junior counsel as a member of the leadership team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar
Two years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or administrative or judicial hearings
Increasing mastery of rules related to litigation practice in Florida
Ability to comprehend, utilize, and organize complex documents, legal theories, and research
Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules
Legal reasoning to anticipate challenges and implement creative solutions
Independent leadership, cooperative teamwork, initiative, and common sense
Ability to work collaboratively with outside counsel, expert witnesses, officials, and public staff
Effective meeting and presentation skills
Well-written, accurate, and persuasive legal writing
Relevant and effective legal research skills
Ability to prepare and present trial briefs, motions, pleadings, and oral arguments
Good stewardship of public funds and property
Highest standards of ethics and professionalism
Ability to safeguard confidential and sensitive information
Courtesy, dignity, and respect toward all people
Ability to advocate effectively for affordable utility rates and positive litigation outcomes
Ability to collaborate in a professional work environment dedicated to operational excellence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent individual and family health benefits
Free dental insurance
Retirement plan options with employer contributions
State tuition opportunities to secure advanced degrees
Generous allotment and accrual of leave, sick leave, and holidays
Total of 200 excess hours toward block leave, with a large annual carryforward
Opportunity to develop utility-specific litigation skills from recognized subject-matter experts