Senior Assistant People's Counsel

SUMMARY:

The Office of the People's Counsel for the District of Columbia (“Office”) is an independent agency of the District of Columbia government. By law, it is the advocate for natural gas, electric, and telephone consumers and ratepayers in the District. District of Columbia law designates the Office as a party to all utility-related proceedings before the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia. The Office also represents the interests of District ratepayers and consumers before federal regulatory agencies, federal and state courts, Congress, the Council of the District of Columbia, and PJM Interconnection.

This position is in the Office's Litigation Services Division (LSD). LSD is comprised of the Office's attorneys and legal support staff and is responsible for fulling the Office's mission, function, and statutory responsibilities with respect to trial and appellate advocacy on behalf of District of Columbia natural gas, electric, and telephone consumers and ratepayers. The Senior Assistant People's Counsel works under the direct supervision of the Trial Supervisor; and, in consultation with the Trial Supervisor, Director of Litigation, and the Deputy People's Counsel, (pursuant to the People's Counsel's directives and in furtherance of agency goals, objectives, and policies) plans, organizes, develops, and completes duties and assignments for which he or she is responsible.

Located in downtown DC we are in the center of the nation's capital. We offer a travel stipend for public transportation and an attractive benefits package, including up to 8 weeks of paid family leave, plus free dental and vision benefits. We are an agency dedicated to professional development and encourage employees to participate in industry learning activities. We are family friendly and promote work life balance. If this sounds like a place for you, come join our team.
 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Clear understanding of the Office's mission and function.
• Excellent working knowledge of utility regulatory principles.
• Excellent ability to interpret data and to disseminate information.
• Excellent skill in persuasive oral and written communication.
• Excellent research, analytical and evaluation skills.
• Excellent litigation skills, including skills related to discovery, motions practice, brief/pleading writing, and administrative litigation.
• Ability to recognize need for and to maintain confidentiality with respect to Office documents and client information.
• Ability to work with other staff in a teamoriented approach.
• Ability to interpret applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Superior analytic, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to make persuasive arguments to the legal community and the public.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Ability to communicate with all consumers and staff of government agencies, including the ability to listen and to relate to differing viewpoints.
• Superior knowledge of utility law, administrative law, rules of evidence, rules of civil procedure, and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of and the ability to work effectively in the community.
• Skill in excellent interpersonal skills.
• Requires minimal supervision.

EDUCATION:
Member of District of Columbia Bar in good standing or eligibility to waive into D.C. Bar and written proof that waiver application has been filed as soon as practicable, but no later than 45 days after acceptance of employment offer.

LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Juris Doctor degree is required. Must be a graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of (7) seven years of trial and litigation experience in civil or administrative law with emphasis on utility regulation.

OTHER FACTORS:
May be called upon to attend various events and public and community hearings before legal or legislative forums as scheduled to include evenings and weekends. A writing sample will be required.

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