#25-04

OPEN: January 7, 2025

CLOSE: Until Filled

SPECIAL COUNSEL

(ATTORNEY V)

Monthly Salary: $9,338 - $12,084

(Commensurate with Qualifications)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) legal work under the direction of the Chief Executive and Public Counsel. Work involves interpreting laws, regulations, and rules; rendering legal advice and counsel; preparing legal documents; consulting with experts; preparing cases for hearing or trial; and coordinating the drafting and negotiation of contracts. Performs complex legal duties with respect to the development and implementation of the agency's budget, procurement, contracting, and performance measures and ensures agency compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Represents the agency in hearings, negotiations, disputes, rulemakings, and other matters as requested by the Chief Executive and Public Counsel. Participates in assigned projects, including the development of policies, rules, standard procedures and forms, review and implementation of legislative changes and similar projects. Represents the interests of the residential and small commercial consumers in administrative agency proceedings, including contested cases, rulemaking proceedings, projects, and appeals. Assists the Chief Executive and Public Counsel in legislative matters. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1.

Advises agency management on programs, processes, and issues involving legal risks.

2.

Reviews laws, rules, and regulations affecting agency operations and administration to ensure agency compliance with appropriate state and federal laws.

3.

Provides legal advice and opinions to the Chief Executive and Public Counsel and identifies appropriate legal solutions.

4.

Provides updates on pertinent legal issues affecting the agency.

5.

Consults with the Chief Executive and Public Counsel to develop appropriate solutions to the legal needs of the agency.

6.

Assists Chief Executive and Public Counsel in pursuit of the goals, objectives, and mission of the agency.

7.

Participates in the agencys strategic planning process, including the development and management of performance measures.

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May formulate, coordinate, and establish agency policies and procedures at the direction of the Chief Executive and Public Counsel.

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May assist in negotiating and managing contracts.

10.

May attend and participate in legislative committee hearings and meetings.

11.

Responds to utility and regulatory related calls from the legislature, the public, and the press when appropriate.

12.

Assesses cases, rulemakings, and projects and recommends to the Chief Executive and Public Counsel appropriate intervention or action.

13.

Provides representation in administrative hearings, rulemakings, projects, and appeals on behalf of residential and small commercial consumers.