Woods Rogers · 1 month ago
Environmental/Utility/Administrative Attorney
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expWoods Rogers is the fifth largest law firm in Virginia, helping companies and individuals protect their assets. They are seeking an experienced Attorney to represent utility clients before the Virginia State Corporation Commission and other regulatory bodies, requiring independent judgment and strong legal advocacy skills.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Maintain membership in state bar and complete all required Continuing Legal Education requirements annually
Follows the ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the state and comply with all requirements of the firm’s professional liability insurer
Perform discovery of various electronically stored data and hard copies of information in preparation for litigation
Review and analyze newly assigned and existing matters in order to provide legal representation until the matter is concluded
Draft all necessary documents to provide legal representation to clients and route them through the appropriate office procedures
Perform necessary legal research and analysis of the law on complex regulatory issues
Draft briefs and pleadings for submission to a supervising lawyer in the firm using various methods to include libraries and computer data systems
Formulate and submit well-founded legal opinions to clients
Communicate regularly with clients regarding the status of their matter
Qualification
Required
Admitted to practice in Virginia
At least 3-5 years' experience advocating for utilities or other corporate clients before the SCC, FERC, DEQ, EPA, ACOE or similar state/federal regulatory/legislative bodies
Maintain membership in state bar and complete all required Continuing Legal Education requirements annually
Follows the ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the state and comply with all requirements of the firm's professional liability insurer
Perform discovery of various electronically stored data and hard copies of information in preparation for litigation
Review and analyze newly assigned and existing matters in order to provide legal representation until the matter is concluded
Draft all necessary documents to provide legal representation to clients and route them through the appropriate office procedures
Perform necessary legal research and analysis of the law on complex regulatory issues
Draft briefs and pleadings for submission to a supervising lawyer in the firm using various methods to include libraries and computer data systems
Formulate and submit well-founded legal opinions to clients
Communicate regularly with clients regarding the status of their matter
Knowledge of SCC or comparable regulatory laws and practice requirements in order to perform substantive legal function in client matters
Ability to focus and pay close attention to detail for extended periods of time
Analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analyses of state and federal laws, regulations, and administrative guidance
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively, whether by e-mail, telephone, video call or in-person with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, staff and agency personnel to convey information and legal argument with the requisite courtesy, advocacy and tact
Ability to travel to private and public buildings locally and statewide via private or public conveyance to attend to client needs on legal matters
The position will require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position
Juris Doctor (JD)
Member of applicable state bar (or have an expectation of becoming a member)
At least 3-5 years' experience before SCC or similar state/federal regulatory agency/ies
Company
Woods Rogers
Woods Rogers is a Virginia-based law firm delivering uncommon service and solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Adam Rafal
Partner
Anita Poston
partner
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