Public Utilities Bureau Chief - Ratepayer Advocate

Illinois Attorney General (IL); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Attorney General in Chicago seeks a Bureau Chief to lead a team of attorneys and policy specialists across ICC and FERC matters. You will supervise regulatory litigation, analyze statutes, and coordinate filings. Strong writing, communication, and management skills are essential to protect Illinois ratepayers.

The role requires significant public utilities litigation experience and a license to practice in Illinois. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in Illinois with substantial public utilities litigation experience.
• Proven ability to supervise teams and manage complex regulatory dockets.
• Strong written and oral communication, and legislative analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of attorneys and policy specialists handling ICC and FERC matters.
• Coordinate analysis of statutes, regulations, filings, and orders affecting utility service.
• Review expert testimony, briefs, and administrative litigation; supervise litigation strategy.
• Engage with experts on utility accounting, economics, finance, and engineering in proceedings.

Skills

Legal leadership

Public utilities law

Regulatory litigation

Writing skills

Management skills

Education

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Illinois Attorney General in Chicago seeks a Bureau Chief to lead a team of attorneys and policy specialists across ICC and FERC matters. You will supervise regulatory litigation, analyze statutes, and coordinate filings. Strong writing, communication, and management skills are essential to protect Illinois ratepayers.

The role requires significant public utilities litigation experience and a license to practice in Illinois. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.