Assistant Attorney General, Ratepayer Advocacy

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking an attorney to join its Ratepayer Advocacy Section (formerly, Insurance and Utilities Regulatory Section) in Richmond. The Ratepayer Advocacy Section carries out the responsibilities of the Attorney General's Division of Consumer Counsel “to represent and be heard on behalf of consumers' interests” before governmental bodies under Code 2.2-517(B). In this capacity, the Ratepayer Advocacy Section engages in matters relating to energy (electric and gas utilities), water utilities, telecommunications companies, and insurance companies.

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 the Office's Division of Consumer Counsel primarily 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, including drafting pleadings and discovery, representing the Office in public hearings, and presenting oral and written legal argument. The position also presents opportunities to provide advice and assistance on other matters related to the regulation of the above industries, including legislative issues before the Virginia General Assembly.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one (1) to five (5) years of relevant experience in regulatory or administrative litigation involving electric, natural gas, or water utilities, or telecommunications or insurance companies, with an academic or professional background in accounting, economics, finance, and/or engineering.
• 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.

Special Instructions
Application materials should include a cover letter with a discussion of all relevant experience.

Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.

Contact Information
Name: OAG Recruitment
Phone: 804-786-2071
Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us