Attorney

Annual Salary: $88,000 or more commensurate with experience

Recruitment Period: Until position is filled

Number of Openings: 1

The Commission is a quasi-legislative, quasi-judicial agency comprised of five Commissioners elected statewide. The Commission’s mission is to exercise its authority and influence to ensure consumers receive safe, reliable and reasonably priced electric, telecommunications, and natural gas service from financially viable and technically competent companies. The Commission's regulatory activities are primarily focused on investor-owned electric power and natural gas utilities. The Commission has the authority to set rates, require long-range energy plans, review the reasonableness and prudency of utility generation and transmission assets and construction management, provide for the safety of natural gas pipelines and protect underground utility systems from damage. For more information on the Commission, see the Commission website at https://psc.ga.gov

Job Description

Under limited supervision, oversees the provision of analysis and/or recommendations on legal issues within the scope and authority of the agency. Handles complex issues, including litigation. May act as a team lead and/or supervise support staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Represents Commission Advocacy Staff in litigated matters and oral arguments before the Commission.

• Writes briefs, orders, motions and requests for discovery.
• Performs legal research, prepares legal opinions and interprets laws.
• Under limited supervision, provides legal advice to members of the agency.
• Drafts legislation and rules.
• Prepares and reviews contracts involving services, leases, licenses, purchases, sales and other matters.
• Provides legal advice regarding implications of current and/or proposed business and regulatory processes and safety practices.
• Responds to open records requests.
• Reports to the Director of Utilities or Managing Attorney.

Minimum Training and Experience:

Applicants must hold a law degree from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the state of Georgia. Applicants must have at least 3 years of legal experience.

Preferred Experience:

Preference will be given to Applicants who have at least 5 years legal experience.

Excellent Benefits:

· 401(k) with matching

· Defined Benefit Plan (pension)

· Qualified employer for Student Loan Forgiveness program

· Health Insurance

· Dental and Vision Insurance

· Employee Discounts

· Flexible Schedule

· Health Savings Account

· Life Insurance

· Vacation Leave – three weeks annually that rolls over

· Sick Leave – three weeks annually that rolls over

· 13 Paid Holidays

· Professional development assistance

Exam and Evaluation Information:

Evaluation of credentials and experience. Must successfully complete a background check.

To Apply:

Apply online at https://psc.ga.gov/career-opportunities/ or via Indeed.

Candidates selected for further consideration will be required to submit the following:

· Georgia Public Service Commission Employment Application

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $88,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person