Utility Regulation Attorney: Policy & Litigation

State-of-Iow; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Iowa Attorney General is seeking an experienced utility attorney to prepare, develop, and present complex utility cases to the Iowa Utilities Commission, state and federal courts, and federal agencies. The role involves investigating regulatory issues and leading expert testimony.

You will work in a team-based office committed to public service, with travel and admission to practice law in Iowa required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with 2y in utility regulation, administrative, or taxation law.
• Graduation with an advanced degree/certificate in utility, energy, sustainability, or taxation law plus 1y experience.
• Two years of experience in the Iowa state executive branch as an Attorney 1 or Attorney 2.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, develop, and present complex utility cases to the Iowa Utilities Commission, state and federal courts, and federal agencies.
• Investigate issues related to the economic, financial, accounting, and engineering operations of utilities.
• Supervise and develop professional expert testimony and develop policy and strategy on utility regulatory issues.
• Engage in full spectrum litigation in a team-based office.
• Commitment to public service.

Skills

Utility regulation experience

Litigation experience

Education

Law degree + 2y utility/regulation

Law degree + advanced degree/cert in utility/energy/taxation + 1y

State exec experience as Attorney 1/2

Job description

The Office of the Iowa Attorney General is seeking an experienced utility attorney to prepare, develop, and present complex utility cases to the Iowa Utilities Commission, state and federal courts, and federal agencies. The role involves investigating regulatory issues and leading expert testimony.

You will work in a team-based office committed to public service, with travel and admission to practice law in Iowa required.