Staff Attorney, Telecom Practice

Represent residential customers in CPUC proceedings by drafting and filing legal pleadings that promote racial and economic equity in telecommunications and broadband policy; conducting legal and policy research; utilizing discovery; assisting in directing the work of expert consultants and witnesses; appearing in administrative hearings; conducting cross-examination; advocating for TURN’s positions with decision-makers; working with other consumer and community groups; and taking other forms of legal action.

• Work with the TURN Telecom Team and other TURN staff to advocate on behalf of all California consumers, focusing on creating legislative or regulatory changes to ensure affordable access to essential communications services for low-income households, communities of color, immigrant communities, and rural communities.
• Work with the TURN Telecom Team and other TURN teams to develop TURN positions and related legislative and regulatory advocacy strategies before the CPUC, the state legislature, the FCC, and other forums on emerging and fast-developing telecommunications and broadband policy issues.
• Proactively follow telecommunications and broadband policy issues related to TURN positions to bolster TURN’s understanding and refine TURN’s positions as needed.
• Write summaries and reports for the TURN website, online alerts, newsletters, and fundraising and program-related materials.

This role directly advances equitable access to affordable and reliable telecommunications and broadband services for underserved communities in California, including low-income households, communities of color, immigrants, tribal, and rural areas, by shaping regulatory and legislative policy.

• Graduate of an accredited school of law.
• 2–10 years of legal practice before the CPUC or a similar regulatory agency, preferably on telecommunications or broadband issues.
• Licensed to practice law in California or any jurisdiction within the United States.
• Excellent communication skills, commitment to economic and racial justice, and proficiency with computer-based applications including Microsoft Office and Zoom.

Salary range: $107,000 to $170,000 depending on experience. Full-time exempt position with hybrid/remote work options. Occasional after-business hours work may be required. TURN is an equal opportunity employer.

TURN (The Utility Reform Network) is a California-based consumer advocacy organization that fights for affordable, reliable, and clean utility services, including telecommunications, for all residents, with a focus on equity and justice.