Assistant Attorney General, Ratepayer Advocacy

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

3d•$84,500 - $104,200

About The Position

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking an attorney to join its Ratepayer Advocacy Section in Richmond. The section represents consumers’ interests before governmental bodies in matters involving electric and gas utilities, water utilities, telecommunications companies, and insurance companies. The successful candidate will primarily represent the Office’s Division of Consumer Counsel in state regulatory proceedings before the Virginia State Corporation Commission and the Supreme Court of Virginia, and in federal administrative proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The position is a litigation attorney role that includes drafting pleadings and discovery, representing the Office in public hearings, and presenting oral and written legal arguments. It also offers opportunities to advise and assist on other matters concerning regulation of these industries, including legislative issues before the Virginia General Assembly.

Requirements

Admission to the Virginia State Bar is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and analytical ability.
Ability to interact effectively with state government officials.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
The ideal candidate will have one to five years of relevant experience in regulatory or administrative litigation involving electric, natural gas, or water utilities, telecommunications, or insurance companies.
The ideal candidate will have an 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 the 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, including legislative issues before the Virginia General Assembly.