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About the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC):
The OUCC’s mission is to represent all Indiana consumers to ensure quality, reliable utility services at the most reasonable prices possible through dedicated advocacy, consumer education, and creative problem-solving.

Role Overview:

This position provides competent legal representation on behalf of the ratepaying public primarily before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (“IURC”) and occasionally other regulatory bodies, as well as state and federal courts. Duties are performed with little or no supervision and position requires self-motivation, discipline, and initiative. Reports directly to Chief Deputy Consumer Counselor.

Salary Statement:

This is a senior-level position with a starting salary of $88,661.00; however, an underfill of this position is considered for those candidates who do not have the requisite utility regulation experience to train and mentor less experienced attorneys with a starting salary of $83,037.00.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Works closely with Leadership to develop and carry out Agency policy.
• Senior acts as a mentor to less experienced attorneys.

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the achievement of overall Agency and Division goals.
• Learns and identifies current utility regulatory practices.
• Drafts and edits testimony.
• Participates in occasional IURC field hearings at various locations throughout the state.
• 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.
• Attends continuing legal and technical seminars/conferences.
• Analyzes proposed legislation.
• Assists External Affairs Director in drafting accurate press releases.
• Engages in continuous personal and professional development.
• Mentors less experienced attorneys.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must have requisite experience and knowledge to mentor less experienced attorneys.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make reasoned recommendations to agency Leadership.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, technical consultants and the public.
• Ability to become fully conversant with Title 8 of the Indiana Code and Title 170 of the Indiana Administrative Code.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.