Attorney III (PUD) - Oklahoma Corporation Commission

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

12d • $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision and direction of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s (“Commission” or “OCC”) Office of General Counsel, perform professional legal work by providing advice and representation on matters relating to the regulation of public utilities. The work location will be in the Oklahoma City office of the Corporation Commission. Core work hours for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission are Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. This position is not remote work eligible.

Requirements

• Admission to the Oklahoma Bar Association
• At least five (5) years’ experience in the practice of law.
• Knowledge of legal principles and their application; legal research methods; the scope of Oklahoma statutory law and provisions of the Oklahoma Constitution, principles of administrative and constitutional law, trial and administrative hearing procedures, and rules of evidence.
• Skilled in performing independent and difficult research; analyzing, appraising, and applying legal principles, applicable law, and precedent to complex legal or factual scenarios; presenting proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and supporting argument clearly and concisely in oral and written form; effectively presenting, explaining, and arguing cases and legal issues; composing correspondence involving the explanation of complex legal matters; effectively communicating with internal personnel and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public utility regulation and/or environmental law.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes factual and legal issues in the review of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Conducts specialized research of case law, statutes, policies, rules, and regulations, and prepares memoranda of law.
• Prepares necessary legal documents and advisory opinions.
• May draft or comment on proposed legislation or changes in rules and/or regulations.
• Represents regulatory division in cases before an OCC Administrative Law Judge or the Corporation Commissioners. This includes working with division staff and preparing applications and/or complaints, proposed orders, briefs, motions, and additional documents preparatory or incidental to the hearing of a case; participates in pre-hearing conferences and hearings; prepares witnesses to provide testimony, examines witnesses, and argues motions.
• May negotiate contractual matters and draft the necessary contracts and other legal instruments or documents.
• Review cases; prepare reports, exhibits, and legal memoranda outlining factual and legal issues and recommending disposition.
• Answers general inquiries concerning legal issues from the public and staff; assists the public regarding complaints, questions, or additional problems involving regulated entities; may mediate disputes between consumers and regulated entities.
• Performs related work as required and assigned.

Benefits

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account.
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior