Closing Date: 1st April, 2024
Description:
Duties:Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please Click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.
The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.
Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.
Under direction from an Assistant Chief Public Utilities Counsel or on some occasions, under case direction from senior counsel:
Attorneys are expected to handle a multitude of projects, involving either litigation, appellate or advisory assignments. Typical tasks may include: acting as staff counsel in general rate cases, investigations and enforcement, and other administrative proceedings before the Commission; directing the preparation of the case to be presented on behalf of the Commission's staff, and serving as counsel for the staff advocating positions at public hearings in such proceedings; reviewing applications for the rehearing of Commission decisions and assessing whether legal error has been demonstrated; defending Commission decisions when appealed. In addition, incumbent may handle a variety of advisory tasks including: providing legal advice in the preparation of drafts of Commission decisions and orders; advising Commissioners, Administrative Law Judges, and staff on legal problems in connection with regulatory statutes and orders, rules, and regulations of the Commission; representing the Commission and the State before Federal and State courts and administrative agencies.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions:
This is a statewide recruitment. These positions can be filled in the following locations: San Francisco, Sacramento, & Los Angeles.
This position requires travel.
Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria. Telework Policy CalHR
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- Attorney
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Desirable Qualifications:
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Familiarity with the Public Utilities Code and related statutes and regulations.
- Familiarity with energy, telecommunications, water, environmental, rail or transportation law.
- Experience reviewing, analyzing and drafting proposed legislation.
- Familiarity with and/or strong background and relevant experience in regulatory laws.
- Strong analytical and inter-personal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, comfort and familiarity with personal computers and popular office software packages, and extensive knowledge of legal research methods.
- Ability to balance assignments and manage caseloads and several project at once with minimal supervision.
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines and perform under pressure.
