Description:
Job Duties:The
Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking an energy/utilities
attorney to join its Insurance and Utilities Regulatory Section in
Richmond. We offer the challenge and opportunity of public service,
work-life balance, an attractive compensation package inclusive of paid
time off, paid holidays, telework options, health/dental/life insurance,
retirement benefits, and more.
The successful
candidate will represent of the Office's Division of Consumer Counsel in
state regulatory proceedings before the Virginia State Corporation
Commission and Supreme Court of Virginia, and in federal administrative
proceedings at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The individual
will serve as a litigation attorney on matters involving primarily
electric and natural gas utilities. The position may include some
regulatory work with telecommunications and insurance companies. Duties
also include advice and assistance on other matters related to the
regulation of these industries, including legislative issues before the
Virginia General Assembly.
Minimum Qualifications:
- The position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and analytical ability, the ability to interact effectively with state government officials, and the ability to work both independently and as a team member.
- Admission to the Virginia State Bar is required.
Additional Considerations:
The
ideal candidate will have a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of
relevant experience in regulatory litigation involving electric and/or
natural gas utilities, with an academic background in accounting,
economics, finance, and/or engineering.