Legal Counsel

State of California; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California’s Public Advocates Office seeks an Attorney IV to lead advocacy on rate-making and multi-state energy market issues, including CAISO transformations. You will work under the Chief Counsel to advance public utility interests and protect California ratepayers.

Join a team that champions safe, reliable electric, gas, and water service while navigating complex regulatory frameworks and policy developments at the state and federal levels.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state energy law and/or regulation.
• Experience with general rate making issues.
• Competence in public utility policy evaluation and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Public Advocates Office in rate-making and multi-state energy market issues, including the transformation of CAISO.
• Advocates to ensure Californians receive safe and reliable utility service.

Skills

Energy law knowledge

Rate making experience

Job description

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.

Join the Public Advocates Office, a leading voice for utility consumers.

Apply your leadership skills to promote utility safety and protect Californians. Help advocate to ensure that electric, gas and water customers receive safe and reliable service.

We are looking for candidates with the initiative and desire to make a difference advocating for the interests of California ratepayers. Please join our team!

Under the supervision of the Chief Counsel, the Attorney IV represents the Public Advocates Office in its work on rate-making, as well as multi-state energy market issues, including but not limited to the transformation of the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) into a Regional Organization.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Benefits Summary

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY IV

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

1. Knowledge of, and experience with, federal and state energy law and/or regulation, particularly regarding energy markets.
2. Experience with general rate making issues.