Attorney 2 PUC
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$ 77379 - 117536
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you passionate about resolving cases of importance to the public We are seeking an attorney interested in public service to join our team of professionals. This is a rewarding position in a dynamic environment which takes full advantage of an attorneys talents and skills as an adjudicator negotiator liaison problem-solver and team player. Enhance your career with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission as a presiding officer who metes out justice.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position you will be serving as a Special Agent in the Office of Administrative Law Judge (OALJ) hearing and writing decisions on cases involving requests for payment arrangements and appeals from Bureau of Consumer Services informal complaint decisions. You will also be responsible for reviewing the written decisions of administrative law judges and suggesting revisions or clarifications. Additionally you will perform legal research prepare legal memoranda help prepare training and reference materials make presentations and serve on various intra and inter-bureau working groups. OALJ provides a dynamic and exciting work environment where justice is fairly and efficiently administered in each and every case.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday with a 60-minute lunch.
- Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time for any reason. In order to telework you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at or 717.787.8714.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of professional legal experience and graduation from an accredited school of law; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Post Employment Requirement:
- Applicants must be certified for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and must maintain membership on a continuous basis during employment
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
