Regulatory Litigation Attorney - Public Utilities

New Mexico Public Regulation Commission; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Public Regulation Commission in Santa Fe seeks an attorney to provide legal counsel to the Utility Division, litigate cases before the Commission, and support other divisions as needed.

Ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor, is licensed or eligible for a limited license, strong litigation and regulatory knowledge, and excellent research and writing skills; willingness to work long hours and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have litigation experience before regulatory bodies.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory law and administrative procedures.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities; organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Litigate cases before the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission on behalf of the Utility Division.
• Prepare and review testimony; assist in presenting expert witnesses.
• Advise the Commission and divisions on legal issues outside contested proceedings, including records acts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Legal Division.

Skills

Litigation experience

Regulatory law

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Licensed attorney in NM or eligible for limited license

Job description

New Mexico Public Regulation Commission in Santa Fe seeks an attorney to provide legal counsel to the Utility Division, litigate cases before the Commission, and support other divisions as needed.

Ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor, is licensed or eligible for a limited license, strong litigation and regulatory knowledge, and excellent research and writing skills; willingness to work long hours and travel may be required.