ADMINISTRATIVE ATTORNEY - UNCLASSIFIED

Job Summary

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Administrative Attorney for the Office of General Counsel. Must be highly professional, well-organized, and self-motivated. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment in collaboration with engineers, accountants, economists, and other legal staff; compile and summarize information and prepare correspondence or reports related to assignments; and contribute effectively to the accomplishment of objectives. Must possess skills in effective written and verbal communication; the ability to communicate with the general public and representatives of public utilities and other parties who appear before the Commission; the ability to collaborate effectively on writing assignments; and the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute timelines.

About the Role

This position will assist in providing guidance to commissioners and hearing officers under the direction of the General Counsel and/or Deputy General Counsel, or other supervising attorney(s).

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply relevant statutes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Analyze and evaluate positions of parties in contested cases addressing complex technical, financial and legal issues.
• Draft orders, regulations, reports, and notices.
• Schedule and participate in hearings, workshops, oral arguments, and prehearing conferences.
• Absorb and present evidence through questioning of expert witnesses.
• Collaborate with policy advisors, presiding officers, and other attorneys to construct legal arguments, recommendations, and resolutions.
• May be expected to perform additional job-related duties and to have or develop additional job-related knowledge and skills.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Membership in the Nevada State Bar desirable.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of administrative law and the rules of evidence.
• Familiarity with Westlaw online legal research service.

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to communicate with the general public and representatives of public utilities and other parties who appear before the Commission.
• Ability to collaborate effectively on writing assignments.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute timelines.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.