ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

 ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

ENERGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION

Attorney General Maura Healey is looking for a highly motivated litigation attorney to join her team as an Assistant Attorney General in the Office of the Attorney General’s Energy & Telecommunications Division (ETD).

 ETD advocates on behalf of the customers of Massachusetts’ electric, gas, telephone, and water companies. See G.L. c. 12, § 11E. ETD’s advocacy covers a wide range of topics, including:·        

• ·        The rates, charges, and prices paid by Massachusetts consumers;
• ·        Electric vehicles and storage;
• ·        Offshore wind and hydroelectric procurement;
• ·        Gas pipeline infrastructure and planning;
• ·        Consumer protection;
• ·        Electric and gas service quality;
• ·        Renewable energy and distributed generation;
• ·        Grid modernization and climate change preparedness;
• ·        Energy efficiency and demand response;
• ·        Solar generation and net metering; and
• ·        Storms and emergency response.

 ETD represents consumers in state and federal courts, as well as administrative regulatory bodies, such as the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the Federal Communications Commission. ETD also represents ratepayer interests in the New England Power Pool stakeholder process and chairs the Consumer Liaison Committee at ISO-New England.

 
Primary Duties: The Assistant Attorney General will assist in performing ETD’s legal work, which includes serving as lead or cocounsel in litigation before the DPU and federal and state courts; preparing legal notices, briefs, comment letters, and other associated litigation and regulatory documents; conducting in-depth analysis and preparing legal memoranda regarding energy, water, or telecommunication-related topics; working with subject matter experts; interpreting laws and regulations; providing legal advice; strategizing and developing action plans; and investigating and prosecuting civil energy enforcement cases. 

Position Requirements:  At least one year of litigation, regulatory, or analogous experience related to ETD’s work is required, and at least two to five years of such experience is preferred. The position requires an aptitude for litigation of technical issues, with emphasis on those involving economic, financial, and accounting issues. Litigation experience in the field of public utility regulation or energy law is desirable, as is substantially similar experience in complex litigation. Strong writing, editing, research, and verbal communication skills are required, as is the ability to work well within a team in a fast-paced environment. Must be admitted to the Massachusetts bar. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve, and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Salary: Salary is based on JD year and experience.

When applying for this position, you will be asked to provide a cover letter and resume.  The application deadline is July 14, 2019.

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  We will gladly assist applicants who are in need of an accommodation.  For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at (617) 963-2041.

 Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:

Marlon Dos Santos, Administrative Assistant

Energy & Telecommunications Division

The Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney General’s Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.  The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.