Assistant Attorney General - Public Utilities section

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others. Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration. The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting. The Ohio Attorney General's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2). AGO#\: 26-01-005RP Background Check Info: Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal history Driving record Taxes Drug Test In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.). The Public Utilities Section is seeking an experienced attorney with at least 2 years or more of litigation and appellate advocacy experience to represent the Staff of the Ohio Power Siting Board and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio in administrative hearings and represent the Board and Commission in direct appeals and original actions filed in the Ohio Supreme Court. Responsibilities include giving clients advice and counsel on policy issues and rulemaking, editing and filing comments on behalf of the Commission in federal agency dockets on issues impacting Ohio customers’ utility bills and services, and representing the Commission as a party before federal agencies and appeals therefrom to Appellate Courts. Attorneys with excellent writing skills required; and advanced degrees or experience in energy or administrative law, environmental studies, accounting, business or engineering preferred. Prior experience arguing cases before the Ohio Supreme Court or other appellate court is preferred. We are seeking a candidate who can work independently and/or contribute as a team player with other attorneys as lead counsel on cases. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be in person requirements for training and operational needs. The headquarter location is our Columbus, Ohio office. Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code
• At least 2 years litigation and appellate advocacy experience.
• attorney/legal
• attention to detail
• collaboration
• strategic thinking
• verbal communication
• written communication

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in energy or administrative law, environmental studies, accounting, business, or engineering.
• Prior experience arguing cases before the Ohio Supreme Court or other appellate court is preferred.

Responsibilities

• giving clients advice and counsel on policy issues and rulemaking
• editing and filing comments on behalf of the Commission in federal agency dockets on issues impacting Ohio customers’ utility bills and services
• representing the Commission as a party before federal agencies and appeals therefrom to Appellate Courts

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees