Experienced Utility Regulation Attorney - Public Service

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The State of Iowa, under the Office of the Attorney General, seeks an experienced utility attorney to prepare, develop, and present complex utility cases before the Iowa Utilities Commission and courts. You will investigate regulatory issues in economic, finance, accounting, and engineering aspects, supervise expert testimony, and shape policy in a collaborative setting.

A successful candidate will be committed to public service; background checks are required, and E-Verify compliance is native

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited law school with experience equal to two years of full‑time work in utility regulation law, administrative law, or taxation.
Advanced law degree or certificate in utility, energy, sustainability, or taxation law with experience equal to one year in practice of law.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full‑time work as an Attorney 1 or Attorney 2.

Responsibilities

Prepare, develop, and present complex utility cases to the Iowa Utilities Commission, state and federal courts, and federal agencies.
Investigate issues related to economic, finance, accounting, and engineering operations of utilities.
Supervise and develop professional expert testimony; develop policy and strategy on utility regulatory issues; engage in full-spectrum litigation in a team-based office.