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AgencyPublic Service, Department of

TitleAssistant Counsel NS-27

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 90 Church Street, 4th Floor

City New York, NY

StateNY

Zip Code10007

Duties Description The Assistant Counsel, NS-27, in the Litigation section of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) applies demonstrated abilities and experience beyond entry-level with increasing responsibility and complexity of work, commensurate with achievement and aptitude in litigation matters related to compliance with the Public Service Law, Commission regulations, and orders. Under the direction of supervising attorneys, duties would include but are not limited to:
• Representing the Commission and the Department in Civil Practice Laws and Rules Article 78 proceedings seeking review of agency determinations in trial and appellate courts.
• Appearing for and on behalf of the Commission and the People of the State of New York (utility consumers) in administrative and legal proceedings pertaining to electric, natural gas, water, and telephone services before various State and/or Federal regulatory agencies.
• Bringing judicial actions before the courts of New York when appropriate.
• Conducting research and preparing memoranda on legal issues related to actions of the Commission, including, without limitation, consumer protection matters.
• Taking responsibility for drafting clear, accurate, and persuasive written documents and providing clear oral advocacy, presentations, and briefings.
• Recommending changes to or proposing new Department rules, regulations, and policies.
• Providing legal advice to other divisions within the Department.
• Undertaking legal and related research based on requests made by individual Commission members.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have a law degree, be admitted to the New York State Bar, and have a minimum of three years of progressively responsible post-bar experience as an attorney in litigation, where they have analyzed legal issues, researched and interpreted complex areas of law, and drafted and submitted litigation documents synthesizing law and facts.

Clear and effective writing and oral communication skills are essential requirements. Knowledge of the Public Service Law or experience in utility or other public sector regulation is preferred. Additional experience in regulatory law, economics, engineering, accounting, consumer protection, trials or hearings, or judicial clerkships can strengthen an application.

Additional Comments About the Department:
The New York State Department of Public service seeks to ensure affordable, safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York residential and commercial consumers, while protecting the environment. Consistent with this mission, the Department also oversees the siting of clean, renewable, and distributed energy generation and transmission resources to benefit New Yorkers.

The Department is seeking energetic, skilled litigation attorneys who will engage in cutting-edge legal, technological, financial, consumer protection, and compliance issues, and play a key role in advancing public interest for New Yorkers. DPS attorneys work in a collegial environment with ample opportunity to improve skills through training, supervision, and mentoring

Remarks:
Salary will be commensurate with experience. The primary location for this position is either Albany, NY, or New York, NY. If the position is filled in the New York City location, the salary range above would increase by the Downstate Adjustment of $4,000. This position requires at least 10% travel which requires possession of a valid driver’s license. This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. As such, the incumbent of this position would serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Appointment to this position is contingent upon Division of Budget approval.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department’s webpage at https://dps.ny.gov.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Management - KP

Telephone

Fax 518-473-9990

Email Address recruiting@dps.ny.gov

Address

Street 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@dps.ny.gov or fax to Human Resources Management at (518)473-9990. Please reference “Assistant Counsel NS-27, posting 00221-NYC” when applying.