Guides the development of case strategy, development of technical/legal opinions and litigation plan, and ensures strategy complies with policy directives
Develops legal strategy.
Combines resources that will create persuasive work products such as testimony, pleadings, briefs, as well as discovery responses.
Identifies current utility regulatory practices.
Works closely with Leadership to develop and carry out Agency policy
Advocates and represents the interests of ratepayers in utility proceedings (trials) usually before the IURC.
Prepares and presents witnesses and exhibits in evidentiary hearings; cross examines witnesses from utilities or other interested parties; drafts legal pleadings, trial and appellate briefs, motions and proposed orders; conducts discovery; participates in settlement negotiations.
Works closely with technical staff assigned to case.
Drafts and edits testimony.
Reviews orders from the IURC, FERC, Indiana Supreme Court and Court of Appeals orders, and other utility jurisdictions as well as utility periodicals to keep informed of utility issues.
Analyzes proposed legislation.
Assists External Affairs Director in drafting accurate press releases.
All other duties assigned.
Job Requirements:
JD degree; admission to the Indiana bar; and an attorney in good standing before the Supreme Court of Indiana.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills and the ability to work productively with limited supervision and in a collaborative setting.
General competence in litigation, including a thorough understanding of applicable rules of evidence and trial procedure.
Ability to present complex evidence to the tribunal in a persuasive manner.
General knowledge of accounting, finance, economics, and engineering.
Must be able to manage multiple tasks and engage in creative problem solving.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Makes reasoned recommendations to agency head.
Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, technical consultants and the public.
Fully conversant with Title 8 of the Indiana Code and Title 170 of the Indiana Administrative Code.