Regulatory Staff Attorney — Policy & Hearings

PowerLines; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerLines Staff Attorney at the Vermont Public Utility Commission offers a unique chance to participate in Vermont’s regulatory process that shapes statewide policy and may have regional impact.

Duties include reviewing utility filings and drafting proposed rules, assisting in policy development, presiding over contested cases as a quasi-judicial officer, conducting hearings, and preparing decisions that resolve critical issues.

Qualifications

• Active Vermont bar in good standing, or eligible to obtain admission by waiver.

Responsibilities

• Review utility filings and draft proposed rules.
• Assist in the development of Commission policy on utility-related matters.
• Preside over contested cases as a quasi-judicial hearing officer, identify significant issues.
• Conduct thorough hearings in a fair, professional, judicious manner.
• Prepare comprehensive proposed decisions that resolve all critical issues.
• Assist the Commission in evaluating the proposed decisions.

Education

Bar admission in Vermont

Job description

PowerLines Staff Attorney at the Vermont Public Utility Commission offers a unique chance to participate in Vermont’s regulatory process that shapes statewide policy and may have regional impact.

Duties include reviewing utility filings and drafting proposed rules, assisting in policy development, presiding over contested cases as a quasi-judicial officer, conducting hearings, and preparing decisions that resolve critical issues.