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Assistant Attorney General - Utility Regulation
Agency
049 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Supervisory Organization
Office of Attorney General
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Job Description
Title: Assistant Attorney General
Unit: Utility Regulation
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Position Summary
The Office of Attorney General’s Utility Regulation Unit represents and protects the interests of the state’s utility customers in administrative and civil proceedings affecting utility rates, charges, and terms and conditions of service. The Attorney General is the State’s principal consumer advocate working to keep utility customer’s rate reasonable and affordable. The successful candidate will primarily advocate for utility customers in proceedings before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, including researching, analyzing, and presenting complex financial and legal information at trial and through briefing.
Essential Functions
- Researching and reviewing complex data produced by sophisticated companies and subject matter experts
- Prepare written recommendations based on research
- Assist with discovery on various cases
- Communicating with internal and external stakeholders
- Providing assistance with litigation before the Corporation Commission or other venues
- Work with in-house and out-of-house subject matter experts to develop recommendations
- Minor travel is expected
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
A qualified candidate must be a licensed attorney in the State of Oklahoma or eligible to sit for the bar exam by summer 2026. Candidate must be comfortable with learning and practicing trial skills.
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Demonstrate strong, efficient research and analytical skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Capable of working concurrently on multiple projects
- Precision in attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to being client-focused and responsive to the client
All applicants must agree in writing to complete, and satisfactorily pass, a background investigation.
The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is an equal employment employer and does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, sex/gender, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, or disability, so long as the disability does not render the person unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which employed with a reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodations are needed to apply for this position, please contact OAG Human Resources at (405) 521-3921 or HR@oag.ok.gov. All employees of the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General are “at will” employees.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:
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Job Posting Title
Assistant Attorney General - Utility Regulation
Agency
049 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Supervisory Organization
Office of Attorney General
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Job Description
Title: Assistant Attorney General
Unit: Utility Regulation
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Position Summary
The Office of Attorney General’s Utility Regulation Unit represents and protects the interests of the state’s utility customers in administrative and civil proceedings affecting utility rates, charges, and terms and conditions of service. The Attorney General is the State’s principal consumer advocate working to keep utility customer’s rate reasonable and affordable. The successful candidate will primarily advocate for utility customers in proceedings before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, including researching, analyzing, and presenting complex financial and legal information at trial and through briefing.
Essential Functions
- Researching and reviewing complex data produced by sophisticated companies and subject matter experts
- Prepare written recommendations based on research
- Assist with discovery on various cases
- Communicating with internal and external stakeholders
- Providing assistance with litigation before the Corporation Commission or other venues
- Work with in-house and out-of-house subject matter experts to develop recommendations
- Minor travel is expected
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
A qualified candidate must be a licensed attorney in the State of Oklahoma or eligible to sit for the bar exam by summer 2026. Candidate must be comfortable with learning and practicing trial skills.
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Demonstrate strong, efficient research and analytical skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Capable of working concurrently on multiple projects
- Precision in attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to being client-focused and responsive to the client
All applicants must agree in writing to complete, and satisfactorily pass, a background investigation.
The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is an equal employment employer and does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, sex/gender, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, or disability, so long as the disability does not render the person unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which employed with a reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodations are needed to apply for this position, please contact OAG Human Resources at (405) 521-3921 or HR@oag.ok.gov. All employees of the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General are “at will” employees.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:
Agency Contact
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Attorney General
Clarify your bar admission status early
Most Attorney General offices require active bar admission in the relevant state. Before applying, confirm whether your status permits sitting for the bar exam and whether your OPT timeline gives you enough runway to complete it.
Target federal over state AG offices
Federal Department of Justice positions sometimes have clearer processes for hiring foreign nationals than state offices. State AG offices vary widely in their willingness to hire candidates without permanent work authorization, so research each office's hiring policies directly.
Apply during your final year of law school
Many AG offices recruit through on-campus interviews before graduation. Applying during your third year of law school gives you the best window before your OPT clock starts, maximizing the time available to transition into a sponsored status.
Pursue a clerkship as a bridge strategy
Federal and state judicial clerkships are a recognized pathway into AG roles. A clerkship can extend your legal work experience in the U.S., strengthen your application, and buy time while a sponsoring employer initiates a longer-term visa process.
Understand the H-1B cap-exempt angle
Some government legal positions may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B roles if filed through qualifying institutions. Confirm with an immigration attorney whether a specific AG office or affiliated government entity can sponsor outside the annual H-1B lottery.
Be upfront about your authorization timeline
Government hiring timelines are long, often six to twelve months from application to start date. Being transparent about your OPT expiration date and what visa sponsorship you would need helps recruiters assess fit before investing significant time in your candidacy.
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Can F-1 OPT students work as an Attorney General in the U.S.?
It's possible but uncommon. OPT authorizes you to work in a role directly related to your degree, and a law degree supports this title. The real barriers are bar admission requirements and government hiring policies on work authorization. Many state AG offices restrict hiring to candidates with permanent authorization, while some federal positions are more flexible.
Is the Attorney General role eligible for a STEM OPT extension?
No. Law is not a STEM-designated field, so J.D. holders are not eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. You have 12 months of standard post-completion OPT. If you need more time, you would need to transition to a different visa category, such as H-1B, before your OPT expires.
Will government AG offices sponsor an H-1B visa for this role?
Federal agencies like the Department of Justice can file H-1B petitions and are cap-exempt, meaning they are not subject to the annual lottery. State AG offices vary significantly. Some will not sponsor at all. Others may support a cap-exempt petition if filed through an affiliated government entity. You should ask directly during the interview process.
Where can I find Attorney General and government law positions that consider OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the best starting point for OPT students looking for legal roles that consider candidates on work authorization. Government legal positions often go unlisted on general platforms, so using a job board built specifically for OPT and visa sponsorship context gives you a more targeted and relevant set of results.
Does working as an Attorney General count as OPT-qualifying employment?
Yes, provided the role is directly related to your degree. If you hold a J.D. and are working in a legal capacity within an AG office, it qualifies as OPT employment. You must be actively employed for at least 20 hours per week to maintain valid OPT status and remain compliant with your F-1 visa requirements.
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