Description:

A Northeast Legal Powerhouse Energy Industry Team continues to grow and is looking to add depth and more experience to our Team. Specifically, we are seeking candidates to work with other members of our Team and our corporate and individual clients on a wide range of matters involving project development and siting, regulatory compliance, civil and administrative enforcement proceedings, and dispute resolution/litigation. Our types of clients are wide ranging and include electric generation facility owners, battery energy storage facility owners, electric and gas transmission facility owners, water and gas utilities, submeters of electricity, energy service companies, and large users of electricity and gas.

The Energy Associate will have the opportunity to:

Represent clients with regulatory matters before state and federal administrative agencies
Plan and execute pre-application strategy, draft and file application documents, and permit for projects before various state and federal regulatory agencies
Research federal and state statutes and agency regulations/orders affecting regulated industries and draft summary memoranda
Draft administrative petitions and related filings, comments to administrative agencies, complaints/answers, memoranda of law, discovery demands/responses
The firm requires a minimum of 1800 billable hours annually

Applications are encouraged and desired if you have:

1+ years' experience in general regulatory and/or litigation experience; energy experience preferred but not required
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
Admission to NYS bar (or ability to waive in)
Possess the ability to balance multiple priorities and be adaptable and responsive in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-oriented environment
Exceptionally strong writing skills are required
Excellent verbal communication skills
Demonstrated high level organizational skills for prioritizing workload
Demonstrated ability to absorb, process and understand, new information rapidly
Ability to manage competing priorities
Ability to maintain high standards of performance
Ability to exhibit conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility
A professional, cooperative, positive and flexible attitude
Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the organization
Military experience welcome