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Highlights of the job

Ready to make a real impact in Arizona’s utility landscape? EPCOR is looking for a driven legal professional to join our team and help shape the future of water and energy services across the state. In this dynamic role, you’ll support litigation and regulatory efforts by drafting documents, managing cases, preparing for hearings, and diving into complex dockets from agencies like the ACC, ADWR, and ADEQ. You’ll be the backbone of our legal operations—organizing exhibits, tracking deadlines, and delivering insights that influence policy and strategy. Plus, you’ll collaborate with our Developer Services team to craft agreements, review submissions, and ensure every detail meets EPCOR’s high standards. If you’re ready to blend legal precision with purpose-driven work, we’d love to have you on board.

What you’d be responsible for:

Support litigation and regulatory legal processes through document drafting, case management, hearing preparation, and legal research. Assist with pleadings, manage deadlines, organize exhibits, and summarize findings from Arizona regulatory dockets such as ACC, ADWR, and ADEQ. This position ensures smooth coordination across legal filings and hearings while delivering clear, actionable insights from complex regulatory proceedings.

• Assist legal team with litigation matters, including case strategy discussions, document preparation, and procedural compliance.
• Prepare notices, minor motions, and other legal filings; review pleadings for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with case objectives.
• Collaborate with team to finalize pleadings and ensure timely and accurate filing with appropriate regulatory or judicial bodies.
• Organize and prepare materials for hearings; provide in-hearing assistance including notetaking, exhibit handling, and procedural coordination.
• Compile, organize, and manage hearing exhibits, ensuring proper labeling, accessibility, and compliance with evidentiary standards.
• Maintain litigation and regulatory calendars; monitor and track critical deadlines to ensure timely submissions and actions.
• Oversee case documentation, maintain organized files, and support efficient workflow across legal and regulatory matters.
• Conduct targeted research on statutes, regulations, case law, and agency policies to support litigation and regulatory filings.
• Review and summarize key findings from Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) dockets, including rate cases, rulemakings, and policy matters; may extend to Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) proceedings.
• Provide support for the Developer Services team including drafting main extension agreements and standard correspondence to developers and homebuilders, assisting with document management and organization, and reviewing developer and homebuilder submittals for acceptance
• Assist Developer Services with process control and ensure all required documentation is submitted and sufficient in accordance with applicable standards and guidelines.

What’s required to be successful:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience with process and procedures in administrative law or utility regulations, preferably involving the ACC.
• Previous utility experience in water and/or wastewater is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline preferred.
• In lieu of degree, additional years of relevant experience may suffice.
• Paralegal certification from an accredited institution is an asset.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills as well as strong communication skills, solid time management and organization skills.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word required.
• Excellent leadership skills and interpersonal skills.
• Detailed understanding of litigation procedures including drafting, filing, and hearing preparation.
• Expertise in legal document preparation such as notices, motions, pleadings, and hearing exhibits.
• Working knowledge of Arizona regulatory agencies including ACC, ADWR, and ADEQ, and their docket structures.
• Understanding of administrative law and regulatory processes, particularly in rate cases and rulemakings.
• Knowledge of courtroom protocols and hearing logistics, including exhibit handling and procedural coordination

Some overnight travel required; less than 20%.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent sitting and standing in office/desk; frequent reaching, handling paperwork/files, and operating computer and other office equipment; frequent speaking, listening, seeing; occasionally lifting up to 15 pounds.

Other important facts about this job:

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous

time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Glendale, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

EPCOR USA is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace that recognizes and values the unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process, and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.

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