Attorney 2 PUC

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement plan options

Paid leave

Work-from-home opportunities

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, is seeking a Pennsylvania attorney with strong writing skills for the Office of Special Assistants. This role covers diverse public utility matters and involves drafting Commission orders, legal review, and agency support.

Telework may be possible, with on-site HQ attendance required. Applicants should have two years of professional legal experience and must be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional legal experience.
• Graduation from an accredited school of law; admission to PA Bar.

Responsibilities

• Record review of full case record to understand details.
• Identify legal issues and conduct research to evaluate each one.
• Assess arguments made by all parties.
• Prepare draft Commission orders following precedents and policy.
• Review orders written by Rate Case Review Specialists for accuracy.
• Provide legal assistance within the Office of Special Assistants as needed.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Job description

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is seeking a highly motivated Pennsylvania attorney with exceptional writing skills for our Office of Special Assistants. If you are looking for a position of the highest degree of professional responsibility for written legal advisory work, please apply for this challenging and rewarding position. This position offers a unique opportunity for professional development in the specialized field of public utility law.

The Office of Special Assistants is the writing arm of the Public Utility Commission. The Attorney 2 is expected to handle all aspects of Public Utility Law, including: Rate Proceedings; Water and Wastewater Proceedings; Motor Carrier and Rail/Highway Crossing Proceedings; Telecommunications Proceedings; Consumer Issues; and Special Investigations. The Attorney 2 is expected to draft Commission orders resolving all types of pleadings and procedures, including: Exceptions to Decisions of Administrative Law Judges; Petitions for Interlocutory Review; Certifications of the Record; and Post-Relief Petitions. Responsibilities include:

• Record Review: Examine the full case record to understand all relevant details
• Issue Analysis: Identify legal issues and conduct research to evaluate each one
• Position Evaluation: Assess the arguments made by all parties
• Order Drafting: Prepare draft Commission orders that follow legal precedent and established policy
• Legal Review: Review orders written by Rate Case Review Specialists to ensure accuracy
• Agency Support: Provide legal assistance within the Office of Special Assistants and upon direction, to the Commissioners and such others within or outside of the Commission, as may be deemed necessary

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: Telework may be a potential feature of this position. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements 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. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office.
  • To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements:
    • Within 120 miles of Harrisburg headquarters; and
    • Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at [e-mail] 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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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*Eligibility rules apply.

• Two years of professional legal experience and graduation from an accredited school of law; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Post Employment Requirement

• Applicants must be certified for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and must maintain membership on a continuous basis during employment.

Additional Requirements

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.