Regulatory Counsel — Utilities & Rate Policy

New York Department of Public Service; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerLines seeks an Assistant Counsel in the Rates and Utilities Section of the Office of General Counsel. The role involves analyzing filings to prepare orders for PSC action, reviewing petitions for rehearing, and leading staff presentations in hearings and negotiations.

Under the supervision of managing attorneys, you will perform legal research, draft memoranda, and edit discovery and testimony. The position requires NY Bar admission and strong analytical and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar and two years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to Bar admission.
• Candidates should demonstrate precision and careful attention to detail, and have strong communication, analytical, research, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze applications and petitions, and responsive comments and documents from utilities and interested stakeholders, researching the law, and drafting or reviewing orders for PSC action regarding rate increases, tariff changes, gas system planning, and other matters.
• Process, analyze, and report to the Commission on petitions for rehearing or reconsideration of its determinations.
• Lead staff preparation and presentations in Commission proceedings set for hearings, negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution.
• Analyze issues, conduct legal research, develop case strategy, draft and edit discovery requests and responses, edit written testimony, prepare and conduct cross-examination of witnesses in evidentiary hearings before administrative law judges, and draft post-hearing briefs and statements regarding proposed settlements.
• Conduct research and prepare memoranda on legal issues related to actions of the Commission including, without limitation, consumer protection matters.
• Draft revisions to regulations contained in Title 16 of the New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations.
• Advise other offices, as needed, on legal aspects of pending cases.
• Ensure that all Commission processes are carried out in conformance with the requirements of the Public Service Law, the State Administrative Procedure Act, the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, and the Public Officers Law.
• Assist the public in understanding and being involved in Commission processes.
• Perform all tasks with clear oral advocacy and well written, supported, and organized work product.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Education

New York State Bar Admission

Job description

PowerLines seeks an Assistant Counsel in the Rates and Utilities Section of the Office of General Counsel. The role involves analyzing filings to prepare orders for PSC action, reviewing petitions for rehearing, and leading staff presentations in hearings and negotiations.

Under the supervision of managing attorneys, you will perform legal research, draft memoranda, and edit discovery and testimony. The position requires NY Bar admission and strong analytical and writing skills.