The National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) is seeking an experienced attorney to work for economic justice for low-income and other disadvantaged communities as a member of NCLC’s Energy and Utilities Unit. The attorney will support state advocates in the southeast working to advance energy affordability.
The attorney will provide technical assistance for administrative litigation before state utility commissions and will intervene in selected proceedings in conjunction with local advocacy partners. Additional duties include: research and writing, conducting trainings, and public speaking. The attorney will also participate actively in NCLC’s Energy and Utilities Unit and support our nationwide Energy and Utilities work.
This position will be a hybrid or remote role, requiring travel in the southeast, to Boston, and other locations as needed. A candidate who is located in the southeast is strongly preferred.

A law degree from an accredited law school.
At least 7 years of legal experience
Admission to the bar in good standing required; ability to be admitted pro hac vice in southeastern states as needed
Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and act independently
Strong legal and analytical skills
Administrative law experience
Expertise in energy and utility issues required
Experience in administrative litigation before state utility commissions required
Strong communication skills, including effective and persuasive writing, public speaking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse coalitions, funders, and the media, including a track record of building connections between people and organizations to advance shared objectives
Ability to represent NCLC in a range of situations
Ability to be flexible, collaborative, diplomatic, and proactive and to work with staff throughout NCLC
Demonstrated commitment to racial justice, and to advocating for equity for low-income and other historically marginalized and economically disadvantaged people and communities
Strong preference for an attorney based or located in the southeast