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Attorney For Utility Intervention Unit

The Department of State (DOS) is seeking an attorney with experience in energy law to provide legal support and counsel to the Utility Intervention Unit (UIU) within the Division of Consumer Protection. The UIU is charged with representing the interests of consumers before federal, state, and local agencies engaged in the regulation of energy, water, and telecommunication services. UIU staff participate in matters before the Public Service Commission (PSC), the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), as well as several utility and energy-related interagency working groups, task forces, and committees including the Low-Income Forum on Energy Steering Committee, Energy Efficiency Collaborative, Home Energy Assistance Program Interagency Task Force, and the Natural Gas Reliability Advisory Group. The Counsel will advocate on behalf of residential and small business energy consumers to ensure reliable utility service at the lowest reasonable cost. The Counsel position reports to the General Counsel or their designee and is currently based in Albany but could be located in the NYC Office for the right candidate. The Counsel to the UIU shall: Advocate for UIU's positions in rate and energy policy proceedings, including the Governor's Reforming the Energy Vision (REV), Clean Energy Standard, and other related climate change initiatives. Conduct discovery, undertake cross-examination of other parties' expert witnesses as well as examination of UIU witnesses, and assist in preparing testimony in administrative proceedings and litigation. Draft pleadings, briefs, motions, legal memoranda, and comments for submission to the PSC and FERC. Participate in settlement negotiations to resolve issues relating to proceedings and meetings before the PSC, FERC, and the NYISO. Represent and advocate for UIU's position in meetings and collaborative proceedings, including those involving energy efficiency, offshore wind development, and other renewable technologies. Assist UIU with resolving utility-related consumer complaints. Review legislation relating to the regulation of energy, water, and telecommunication services in New York State. Coordinate with the Office of the Attorney General as necessary to provide any additional legal support regarding UIU-related litigation or pre-litigation matters, such as drafting amicus briefs. Supervise, train and assist the Senior Attorney assigned to UIU. This is a hybrid position based in Albany or New York City, NY. Minimum Qualifications: Member of the New York State Bar. Four years of post-Bar experience as a licensed attorney. Six-months of litigation experience. Two years of legal practice experience in a position that involved regular legal research and writing in the areas of energy law and/or public utility law. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge of the law and policy issues related to the electric and natural gas industries, as well as an understanding of environmental law and emerging energy industries such as the alternative fuels and distributed generation industries. Knowledge or experience in natural resources law and climate change. Legal experience in consumer protection matters. Litigation experience in public utility regulation. It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. Please forward your degree or transcripts with your Resume, Cover Letter, and Part 1 Application. The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law. We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.