Regulatory Attorney, Ratepayer Advocacy (Remote)

Commonwealth of Virginia; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia's Office of the Attorney General seeks an attorney to join its Ratepayer Advocacy Section in Richmond. The role represents consumers in state regulatory matters before the State Corporation Commission, and in federal proceedings, drafting pleadings and appearing at hearings.

The successful candidate will practice regulatory and administrative litigation, advising on related issues before the Virginia General Assembly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–5 years of relevant experience in regulatory or administrative litigation involving electric, natural gas, or water utilities, or telecommunications or insurance companies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and analytical ability; ability to interact with state officials and work independently and in a team.
• Admission to the Virginia State Bar is required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Office’s Division of Consumer Counsel in state regulatory proceedings before the Virginia State Corporation Commission and U.S. Federal energy regulators.
• Draft pleadings and discovery, participate in public hearings, and present oral and written legal argument.
• Provide advice on regulation-related legislative issues before the Virginia General Assembly.

Skills

Regulatory litigation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical ability

Teamwork

Education

Virginia State Bar admission

Job description

Commonwealth of Virginia's Office of the Attorney General seeks an attorney to join its Ratepayer Advocacy Section in Richmond. The role represents consumers in state regulatory matters before the State Corporation Commission, and in federal proceedings, drafting pleadings and appearing at hearings.

The successful candidate will practice regulatory and administrative litigation, advising on related issues before the Virginia General Assembly.