Staff Attorney

State of Vermont; Montpelier, Northern (VT, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Vermont is seeking a Staff Attorney at the Public Utility Commission to participate in Vermont’s regulatory process and influence major policy decisions with statewide impact.

Key duties include reviewing filings, drafting rules, and assisting in policy development. The position requires Vermont bar admission or eligibility by waiver and offers opportunities to preside over contested cases and draft orders.

Qualifications

• Active Vermont bar membership or eligibility by waiver.
• Experience with regulatory matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review utility-related filings and draft proposed rules.
• Assist in developing Commission policy on utility-related matters.
• Preside over contested cases as a quasi-judicial hearing officer, identifying 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.

Skills

Legal research

Policy drafting

Oral advocacy

Education

Vermont Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

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The Staff Attorney at the Public Utility Commission (PUC) offers a unique chance to participate in Vermont’s regulatory process that implements major policy decisions which often have statewide, regional, and national significance.

Specific duties include:

• Reviewing utility- related filings and drafting proposed rules


• Assisting in the development of Commission policy on utility-related matters


• Presiding over contested cases as a quasi-judicial hearing officer, with responsibility to identify significant issues


• Conducting thorough hearings in a fair, professional, judicious manner


• Preparing comprehensive proposed decisions that resolve all critical issues


• Assisting the Commission in evaluating the proposed decisions.

The Attorney will also advise the Commission in cases that the Commission hears directly, with responsibility to identify, research, and analyze significant issues; manage the procedural elements of the cases; work as part of a team; and draft the Commission’s orders.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Karen Hutchinson at [e-mail].

This position, Staff Attorney (Job Requisition #55776), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Minimum Qualifications

Must currently be a member in good standing of the Vermont bar, or eligible to obtain admission by waiver.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.