HEARINGS EXAMINER/STAFF ATTORNEY

State of New Hampshire

New Hampshire

On-site

USD 51,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Energy, Division of Administration, seeks a Hearing Examiner/Staff Attorney to conduct hearings, draft pleadings, motions, proposed decisions, and rules, and to represent the department in complex regulatory proceedings.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 8.5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, active NH Bar membership in good standing, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 8.5 years of experience or 12.5 years of education/experience after high school.
Must have experience in administrative hearings / adjudication, regulatory contexts, and law.

Responsibilities

Conduct prehearing examinations and hearings to define issues and rule on motions.
Advise and recommend actions on legal, policy, and administrative questions.
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and decisions for filing with agencies.

Skills

Legal research

Draft legal documents

Oral advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctorate

11.5+ years education

Job description

See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Energy

Division of Administration

21 South Fruit Street

Suite 10

Concord, NH 03301

HEARINGS EXAMINER/STAFF ATTORNEY

Position # 17095

$37.22/hour - $58.28/hour

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Energy, Division of Administration has a full-time vacancy for 23‑1020 Admin Law Judges‑6.

Summary:

To perform administrative and legal work for the Department of Energy in conducting hearings, in drafting pleadings, motions, proposed decisions, and rules, and in acting as lead attorney representing the Department of Energy in complex regulatory proceedings.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS:

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 8.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 12.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in administrative hearings / adjudication, utility, energy, telecom, or transportation regulation, legal counsel, litigation or related field and must include at least 2 years of experience in the practice of law.

License/Certification:

Valid driver’s license

Other Requirements:

Must be an active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and in Good Standing.

Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 11.5+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in ‘trainee status’ for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association recognized law school.
Thorough knowledge of common, statutory and constitutional laws of the state of New Hampshire, and Commission procedures and rules. Demonstrated ability to perform legal research and draft legal documents, and deal tactfully with staff, management, and external stakeholders.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria:

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No

Criteria:

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

Conducts prehearing examinations and hearings to define issues, qualify exhibits, rule on motions and admissibility of evidence, explore areas of potential agreement between the parties, hear arguments of counsel, and hear testimony.

Reviews files, records, policies, briefs, agency rules, laws and court decisions to advise and recommend actions on legal, policy, and administrative questions to Department staff and Commissioner.

Drafts and revises pleadings, motions, briefs, rules, and decisions for filing with the Public Utilities Commission or for separate issuance by the Department.

Acts as staff attorney by counseling Department staff and the Commissioner; preparing witnesses; coordinating Department's presentation of evidence; writing data requests; preparing discovery responses; conducting direct and cross-examination; presenting oral argument; writing comments, pleadings and briefs; negotiating settlements; and drafting agreements; in the context of matters pending before the Public Utilities Commission.

Performs such powers and duties assigned to the Department that may be delegated to the hearings examiner. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

For further information please contact Paul Dexter, Legal Group Supervisor at Paul.B.Dexter@energy.nh.gov or 603-271-6592.

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

Other Benefits: