PUC Assistant Counsel 1 - I&E Rates

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) is looking for an innovative law school graduate who enjoys working in a team-based environment, and is interested in beginning a career in utility law-focused litigation as an Assistant Counsel 1 (AC1). The Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement is a highly rewarding bureau to work for due to its charge to represent the public interest and its team-based atmosphere. Unleash your potential and apply with us today!

Within the Rates Division, the AC1, under the guidance of a senior attorney and supervision of the Deputy Chief Prosecutor, is responsible for the review of rate filings and other documents to determine the proper Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) response. In the case of rate filings, you will work with technical staff in the preparation of all required reports to the commission. In the case of other filings such as petitions and applications, you will assist in determining the appropriate I&E response. At the direction of the supervisor, the AC1 will prepare research, analysis, and recommendations on a variety of issues involving ratemaking, administrative procedure, evidence, and trial practice.

The Rates Division AC1 is responsible for actions taken in the prosecution of assigned rate investigations and complaints, including acting as the sole attorney representing I&E in rate cases under one million dollars, and as co-counsel on rate filings over one million dollars. This professional prepares and files all prehearing motions and petitions, and coordinates a staff prosecutory team which includes accountants, economists, engineers, and public utility analysts. You will develop a coordinated prosecutory strategy for discovery, cross-examination, and requests for reconsideration or modification, in addition to drafting discovery documents and negotiating settlements in ADR forum or before the assigned Administrative Law Judge. The AC1 is also responsible for assisting in the preparation of direct testimony, conducting cross-examination, presenting oral argument and hearing motions and pleading, and drafting briefs and reply briefs, exceptions, and requests for reconsideration or modification.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless eligibility requirements have been met and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
  • Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at ra-puchr@pa.gov or 717.787.8714.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Graduation from an approved school of law and certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, or preparatory steps to become a member thereof.
• Continued employment is conditional upon the obtaining of such certificate of admission.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.