Description

Stinson LLP is seeking an Attorney with experience in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) matters to join the Energy, Environmental, Mining, and Transportation Division, in our Washington, D.C. office. 

Qualified candidates will have at least two years of experience in regulatory counseling or litigation on FERC-related matters, including familiarity with FERC regulation under the Federal Power Act and Natural Gas Act, and knowledge of FERC’s regulations, procedures, and organization. Previous experience working at FERC is preferred, but not required. Qualified applicants will possess excellent academic credentials and have strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Clerkship and energy administrative and/or civil litigation experience are a plus.

In addition, the successful candidate should have the following experience and skills:

• Significant responsibility for drafting memoranda, pleadings, motions, and/or briefs;
• Experience working with teams of attorneys on litigated or regulatory matters;
• Experience handling complex factual, legal, and procedural issues;
• Proficiency handling e-discovery and factual investigation and development; and
• The ability to apply creative, strategic, and analytical thinking to identify and resolve complex legal issues.

An active license in District of Columbia or the ability to waive in to practice in that jurisdiction is required.

Please apply online and provide a resume, cover letter, unofficial law school transcript and a writing sample. For questions, contact recruiting@stinson.com. Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

At Stinson LLP, we are committed to the success of our attorneys. We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• Medical savings accounts
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and attorney leave for various reasons, including birth or adoption of a child and personal and/or family health; generous paid military leave
• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships and CLE expenses
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child and elder care, and employee discount program

Our attorney compensation structure has two components: (1) a base salary and (2) a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. Depending on the experience level of the candidate, the base compensation for this role ranges between $205,000 and $275,000.

Stinson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

For more information about Stinson, visit us at http://www.stinson.com and the NALP Directory of Legal Employers, https://www.nalpdirectory.com.

Stinson LLP is a federal contractor. Information gathered through applicant Voluntary Self-Identification will be used periodically with various government agencies for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our Affirmative Action and EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or email stinson.humanresources@stinson.com.

By submitting an application, you certify the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that being untruthful in response to any of the answers provided within an application or any of the attached documents may lead to your termination in the event you are employed. If employed, you will be required to provide documentation showing you are legally authorized to work in the United States. We conduct criminal background checks of all individuals offered employment.

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