PUC Assistant Counsel 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Part-time telework

Educational opportunities

Opportunities for advancement

Excellent pay and benefits

Zusammenfassung

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for PUC Assistant Counsel 1s in the Law Bureau in Harrisburg, a role focusing on state and federal administrative, regulatory, and appellate practice across electric, gas, telecom, and other utilities.

The position offers a team-oriented environment, part-time telework options, educational opportunities, and clear paths for advancement, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from an approved school of law and Bar admission to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, or preparatory steps to become a member thereof.
• Continued employment is conditional upon obtaining such certificate of admission.

Aufgaben

• Represent the Public Utility Commission, bureau directors, and other Commission employees on legal, procedural, ethical, and policy matters.
• Represent the Commission in cases before state and federal appellate courts and before federal agencies (FCC, FERC).
• Prepare memoranda, reports, legal opinions, draft orders, and proposed regulations for Commissioners and clients.
• Draft memoranda, opinions, letters, and suggested orders for various audiences.
• Attend meetings and share information with other agencies and the public.

Ausbildung

Law degree from an approved school of law

Certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania or preparatory steps

Jobbeschreibung

The Public Utility Commission (PUC) has openings for PUC Assistant Counsel 1s in the Law Bureau and seeks motivated attorneys eager to learn state and federal administrative, regulatory, and appellate practice in the diverse field of utility law involving electric, natural gas, motor carrier, railroad, telecom, pipeline, water, and wastewater utilities. The PUC Law Bureau offers a team practice environment, part-time telework, educational opportunities, opportunities for advancement, and excellent pay and benefit packages. If you are a highly motivated attorney who is eager to learn a practice area with statewide and national implications and who values integrity, teamwork, and trust, then apply today!

This position represents the Public Utility Commission, bureau directors, and other Commission employees on various legal, procedural, ethical, and policy matters through verbal and written communications. This position also represents the Commission in cases before state and federal appellate courts, before federal agencies (primarily the FCC and FERC), before the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC), and PA Office of Open Records (OOR). This position prepares memoranda, reports, legal opinions, draft orders, and proposed regulations for Commissioners, the Chief Counsel, client bureaus, other agencies, and the general public. Additional responsibilities may include:

• Court Representation: Handle appeals and trials by preparing legal documents, gathering facts, and presenting arguments
• Administrative Advocacy: Prepare filings and represent the Commission in proceedings before federal and state agencies
• Legal Guidance: Provide clear legal advice, reports, and analyses on investigations and other matters
• Document Preparation: Draft memoranda, opinions, letters, and suggested orders for many audiences
• Public Engagement: Attend meetings and share information with other agencies and the public

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: Part-time work from home (telework) may be a potential feature of this position. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office.
  • To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements:
    • Within a reasonable travel distance of headquarters; and
    • Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at [e-mail] or 717.787.8714.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an approved school of law and certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, or preparatory steps to become a member thereof.
• Continued employment is conditional upon the obtaining of such certificate of admission.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.