Review Vacancy
AgencyPublic Service, Department of
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually
Duties Description The Assistant Counsel, NS-25, will work in the Litigation Section of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) on litigation matters arising under or relating to the Public Service Law, DPS regulations, and Public Service Commission (Commission) orders. Under the direction of managing attorneys, duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Representing DPS and the Commission in court proceedings to review administrative determinations, including challenges to siting certificates for utility-scale renewable generation and transmission projects issued under Public Service Law article VIII.
• Drafting briefs, affirmations, and other legal documents.
• Helping colleagues prepare for oral argument by participating in moot courts.
• Researching and interpreting complex statutes and regulations, Commission orders, and policy documents.
• Working with engineers, economists, and other expert agency staff to master technical, policy, and regulatory issues related to pending litigation.
• Appearing for the Commission in administrative proceedings relating to interstate electric, natural gas, and telephone service.
• Analyzing legal issues related to potential Commission actions.
• Drafting Commission orders in consumer-protection matters.
Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar and two years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to Bar admission.
Preferred candidates would have at least two years of litigation experience and should possess excellent legal research and writing skills. Public-sector experience, experience in administrative or regulatory law (including in the environmental, energy, telecommunications, or utilities sectors), and/or appellate experience is also preferred. Prior judicial clerkship experience, especially at the appellate level, may substitute for some or all of the preferred two-year litigation experience.
Additional Comments About the Department:
The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) seeks to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable access to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water service for residential and commercial customers across New York, all while protecting the State’s valuable environmental resources. As part of its mission, DPS oversees the siting of clean, renewable electricity generation projects and vital electric transmission infrastructure for the benefit of all New Yorkers. Unlike at most State agencies, DPS attorneys directly represent the agency and its governing body, the Public Service Commission (Commission), in state and federal court proceedings at both the trial and appellate levels.
Remarks:
Salary will be commensurate with experience. The primary location for this position is Albany, NY, with at least 10% travel which requires 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.
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