Senior Counsel, Utilities & Wildfire Policy

Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety seeks an Attorney III to provide legal guidance within the Electrical Infrastructure Directorate and the Safety Policy Division. The role focuses on matters involving electrical corporations and wildfire mitigation plans, with collaboration alongside an Attorney IV on joint projects.

The position requires strong written and oral communication skills, experience in administrative litigation or related coursework, and the ability to analyze complex issues and

Qualifications

• Post-JD litigation experience in administrative cases or coursework covering administrative litigation.
• Ability to advise a government agency and develop expertise across complex subjects.
• Strong analytical and writing skills with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on a broad range of issues related to electrical corporations.
• Review and advise on Wildfire Mitigation Plans.
• Collaborate with lead counsel on projects where applicable.

Skills

Administrative law

Litigation

Legal analysis

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety seeks an Attorney III to provide legal guidance within the Electrical Infrastructure Directorate and the Safety Policy Division. The role focuses on matters involving electrical corporations and wildfire mitigation plans, with collaboration alongside an Attorney IV on joint projects.

The position requires strong written and oral communication skills, experience in administrative litigation or related coursework, and the ability to analyze complex issues and