Description:
***This Recruitment May Close without Further Notice Depending on The Number of Applications Received. Applicants Are Encouraged to Apply as Soon as Possible***Job Summary:
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Administrative Attorney for the Office of General Counsel. Must be highly professional, well-organized, and self-motivated. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment in collaboration with engineers, accountants, economists, and other legal staff; compile and summarize information and prepare correspondence or reports related to assignments; and contribute effectively to the accomplishment of objectives. Must possess skills in effective written and verbal communication; the ability to communicate with the general public and representatives of public utilities and other parties who appear before the Commission; the ability to collaboratively complete writing assignments; and the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute timelines.
Essential Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited law school. Membership in the Nevada State Bar desirable.
Job Duties:
This position will provide legal advice to commissioners and hearing officers. Required to interpret and apply relevant statutes, regulations, policies and procedures. Required to analyze and evaluate positions of parties in contested cases addressing complex technical, financial and legal issues. Draft orders, regulations, reports, and notices. Schedule and participate in hearings, workshops, oral arguments, and prehearing conferences. Assist in developing evidentiary records through questioning expert witnesses. Collaborate with policy advisors, presiding officers, and other attorneys to construct legal arguments, recommendations, and resolutions. May be expected to perform additional job-related duties and to have or develop additional job-related knowledge and skills. Must be available for occasional travel.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
General knowledge of administrative law and the rules of evidence. Familiarity with Westlaw online legal research service.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
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