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8/25/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Staff Attorney III

Pay Grade
18

Salary

$6,951.16 - $7,907.74 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | KY Public Service Commission

Location

211 Sower Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the
telecommuting arrangement at any time.

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

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Industry

Government & Public Safety

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Headquarters

Frankfort, Kentucky

Year Founded

1792

Website

kentucky.gov

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