Assistant General Counsel II, III, IV, and V

State of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Maryland Benefits

Job summary

The Maryland Public Service Commission’s Office of General Counsel seeks a full-time Attorney to provide legal and policy advice on regulation of electric, gas, transportation, and other industries.

Based in Baltimore, you will review applications, draft orders, brief matters, and litigate in state and federal courts, leveraging your J.D. and energy regulation experience to protect public interest and ensure fair rates and reliable service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Maryland Bar.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and hold a valid driver’s license.
• At least three years of legal experience, with preferred energy regulation experience.
• Excellent writing, verbal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis, advice and support to the Commission on matters before it and before state/federal agencies.
• Review, evaluate and analyze applications, documents, testimony and pleadings submitted to the Commission.
• Prepare draft Commission orders.
• Provide oral and written briefings on matters of interest to the Commission.
• Litigate cases in state and federal courts, including handling appeals of Commission orders.

Skills

Legal analysis

Written communication

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Microsoft Word

Job description

Introduction

The Maryland Public Service Commission’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) seeks a full-time Attorney to provide legal and policy advice to the Commission on a wide array of matters related to the regulation of electric, gas, transportation, telecommunications and other industries regulated by the Commission.

About the Commission: The Commission is a state regulatory agency that oversees public service companies to ensure that their rates, terms, and conditions of service are just, reasonable, and transparent. The Commission acts to protect the safety of the public, ensure efficient and reliable delivery of public utility services, and encourage the conservation of natural resources and environmental preservation. The Commission serves the public interest through a commitment to professionalism, diversity, mutual respect, and ethical conduct.

About the Office of General Counsel

OGC provides legal advice and assistance to the Commission on questions concerning the jurisdiction, rights, duties and powers of the Commission. OGC also defends Commission orders in court in appellate litigation, represents the Commission in federal and state administrative proceedings, and initiates and defends other legal actions on the Commission’s behalf as needed.

GRADE

PSC Assistant General Counsel
Lead/Adv $106,087.00-$167,304.00
PSC Assistant General Counsel IV
$99,442.00-$156,822.00
PSC Assistant General Counsel III
$93,138.00-$146,883.00
PSC Assistant General Counsel II
$87,253.00-$137,603.00

LOCATION OF POSITION

6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

POSITION DUTIES

• Provide analysis, advice and support to the Commission on matters pending before it and on matters before other State and federal regulatory agencies;
• Review, evaluate and provide analysis of applications, transactional documents, testimony and pleadings submitted to the Commission;
• Prepare draft Commission orders;
• Provide oral and written briefings on matters of interest to the Commission; and
• Litigate cases in State and federal courts, including handling appeals of Commission orders.

This Special Appointment position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (“the Commission.”)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must hold a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school, and be admitted to the Maryland Bar. Additionally, a valid authorization to work in the U.S. and a valid driver’s license are required. To be eligible for the Assistant General Counsel position, the candidate must have at least three years of legal experience, with prior experience in energy regulation preferred. Excellent writing, verbal, and communications skills are required to perform the duties of either position.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in utility regulation or other administrative law matters, including practice before state or federal regulatory utility commissions;
• Trial or appellate litigation experience in state or federal courts;
• Practical knowledge of State personnel law and the State procurement process;
• A background in economics, business, accounting, environmental law or engineering; and
• Proficiency with legal research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis, and Microsoft Word.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS