AAG II – PUC Litigation: Energy & Transportation

Colorado AG; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Attorney General's Office seeks an energetic attorney for the PUC Litigation Unit in Denver. The role handles energy and transportation matters before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, collaborating with Trial Staff to ensure fair rates and public safety.

The ideal candidate has strong litigation skills and knowledge of energy/public utilities law. Join a 10-person Unit, contribute to innovative energy law issues, and participate in cases affecting environmental goals and

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Colorado Bar or eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and in good standing at time of application.
• Strong litigation abilities including legal writing, oral argument, client counseling, cross-examination, and settlement negotiation.
• Knowledge of energy, transportation, public utilities, admin, and/or environmental law/issues (e.g., solar, wind, EV charging, greenhouse gas reduction).
• Ability to manage diverse caseload with supervision and collaborate with teammates.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and public service.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload, typically with one or two other attorneys in the Unit, and occasionally solo.
• Litigate before the PUC, focusing on energy and transportation matters, and sometimes telecommunications, railroad, and gas pipeline safety cases.
• Prepare interventions, discovery responses, prefiled testimony, and post-hearing statements; draft exceptions and settlements.
• Work with Trial Staff and co-counsel to develop case strategy and prepare witnesses for hearings.

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Oral argument

Client counseling

Cross-examination

Negotiation

Energy law

Public utilities law

Education

Colorado Bar admission or waiver eligibility

Job description

Colorado Attorney General's Office seeks an energetic attorney for the PUC Litigation Unit in Denver. The role handles energy and transportation matters before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, collaborating with Trial Staff to ensure fair rates and public safety.

The ideal candidate has strong litigation skills and knowledge of energy/public utilities law. Join a 10-person Unit, contribute to innovative energy law issues, and participate in cases affecting environmental goals and