Posted: 12-May-26
Location: Jefferson City, Missouri
Type: Full Time
Salary: $87,336 plus benefits
Salary Details:
Required Education:
Internal Number: GC030626
The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is seeking an attorney for the position of Regulatory Law Judge in our Jefferson City office. This is a quasi-judicial, administrative law judge position that requires the ability to write orders and to preside over adversarial hearings.
Job Posting Number: GC030626
Job Location: This position is located at 200 Madison Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102
Why you’ll love this position:
The Missouri Public Service Commission regulates investor-owned electric, natural gas, steam, water and sewer utilities in Missouri, in addition to manufactured housing. We ensure that Missourians receive safe and reliable utility services at just, reasonable and affordable rates. The Adjudication department has a staff of full-time regulatory law judges that are utilized to meet the procedural demands of the large volume of contested cases and other administrative proceedings filed with the Commission.
What you’ll do:
- Write orders and preside over adversarial hearings.
- Written orders will range from routine procedural orders and noncontested final orders, to more complex orders that must be supported by competent and substantial evidence based on the evidentiary hearing record.
- Independently control a docket of cases from the Electric, Gas, Water, Sewer, and Steam industries.
- Review extensive pleadings, written expert testimony, briefs, and other case-related documents in the preparation of final Commission orders.
- Work effectively with other judges, chief judge, general counsel’s office staff and for a five-member Commission.
- Provide sound legal analysis and well-drafted documents under sometimes demanding deadlines.
- Position may require some in-state travel.
More reasons to love this position:
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found at https://pers.oa.mo.gov/applicants.
- Health insurance 1st of the month following start date.
- 10 hours of paid sick and vacation time each month.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Optional life, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- State employee pension plan and deferred savings program.
- Potential flexible work schedules, physical fitness opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.
All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a member of the Missouri Bar.
- 5 years of experience in administrative law, regulatory law, or government practice.
- Excellent legal reasoning and writing skills.
