Attorney 2 PUC

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Partial telework available

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission seeks an experienced attorney to join the Office of Administrative Law Judge as a Mediator. You will manage a portfolio of mediation cases, perform legal analysis, and support resolution efforts with the Mediation Coordinator.

Responsibilities include case review, research of laws and regulations, conducting mediation sessions, creating forms, and communicating with stakeholders to advance Commonwealth policy objectives.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional legal experience required.
• Graduation from an accredited school of law is required.
• Equivalents may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Case Review: Determine which cases qualify for mediation and initiate interim orders as needed.
• Legal Analysis: Evaluate legal principles and research laws, regulations, and policies tied to mediation and public utility matters.
• Mediation Work: Conduct mediation sessions and assess legal and non-legal viewpoints to support resolution.
• Program Support: Create forms and letters with the Mediation Coordinator and assist in training staff on mediation procedures.
• Policy Input: Recommend policy changes based on independent research and review training materials.
• Stakeholder Communication: Arrange conferences, interviews, and virtual meetings using Microsoft Teams.

Skills

Legal experience

Mediation

Research skills

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

The Public Utility Commission is looking for a highly responsible and motivated attorney in our Office of Administrative Law Judge.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Mediator manages a portfolio of assigned cases, facilitates resolution, and reviews appropriate pleadings to determine which cases are appropriate for the mediation program. Assignments involve working independently and, where necessary, directly with the Mediation Coordinator. As a more experienced mediator, you will be assigned mediation cases that involve more complex issues and multiple parties. Such work requires the exercise of independent judgment and minimum supervision. Supervision is received from the Mediation Coordinator, who is responsible for the operation of the Mediation Unit and the Mediation Processes.

• Case Review: Determine which cases qualify for mediation and initiate interim orders as needed
• Legal Analysis: Evaluate legal principles and research laws, regulations, and policies tied to mediation and public utility matters
• Mediation Work: Conduct mediation sessions and assess legal and non-legal viewpoints to support resolution
• Program Support: Create forms and letters with the Mediation Coordinator and assist in training staff on mediation procedures
• Policy Input: Recommend policy changes based on independent research and review training materials
• Stakeholder Communication: Arrange conferences, interviews, and virtual meetings using Microsoft Teams

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: Part-time work from home (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 a reasonable travel distance of headquarters; and
  • Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• 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.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.