Legal Counsel

State of California; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Advocates Office in California seeks an Attorney IV to advocate on rate-making and multi-state energy market issues. You will represent the office under the supervision of the Chief Counsel and work on transformative projects affecting utility customers.

Join a team dedicated to protecting Californians and ensuring safe, reliable service while influencing regulatory policy and energy market reforms.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Represent the Public Advocates Office in rate-making and multi-state energy market issues.
• Contribute to the transformation of the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) into a Regional Organization.

Job description

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please Click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.

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.