Assistant Attorney General, Ratepayer Advocacy

DHRM•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General is hiring an attorney for its Ratepayer Advocacy Section in Richmond. The section represents consumer interests before governmental bodies under Code § 2.2-517(B) and handles matters involving electric and gas utilities, water utilities, telecommunications companies, and insurance companies. The successful candidate will represent the Office’s Division of Consumer Counsel primarily in state regulatory proceedings before the Virginia State Corporation Commission and Supreme Court of Virginia, as well as in federal administrative proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The role includes litigation work such as drafting pleadings and discovery, representing the Office in public hearings, and presenting oral and written legal arguments. The position may also involve advising on regulation of the industries served by the section, including legislative issues before the Virginia General Assembly. The Office describes its public-service work as offering work-life balance and an attractive compensation package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, telework options, health, dental, and life insurance, retirement benefits, and more.

Requirements

Admission to the Virginia State Bar is required.
One to five years of relevant experience in regulatory or administrative litigation involving electric, natural gas, or water utilities, telecommunications companies, or insurance companies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical ability.
Ability to interact effectively with state government officials.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Nice To Haves

Academic or professional background in accounting, economics, finance, and/or engineering.

Responsibilities

Represent the Office’s Division of Consumer Counsel in state regulatory proceedings before the Virginia State Corporation Commission and Supreme Court of Virginia.
Represent the Office in federal administrative proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Draft pleadings and discovery.
Represent the Office in public hearings.
Present oral and written legal arguments.
Provide advice and assistance on matters related to regulation of electric and gas utilities, water utilities, telecommunications companies, and insurance companies.
Assist with legislative issues before the Virginia General Assembly.