Attorney Office of Consumer Affairs 2026-01652

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) is an independent office within the Wyoming Public Service Commission (Commission). It advocates for the interests of utility ratepayers and citizens in proceedings involving public utilities in accordance with Wyo. Stat. § 37-2-401 et seq. In this position, you will fill one of two attorney roles for the office, serving as counsel to the OCA, providing legal representation in administrative, judicial, and legislative proceedings. The position is highly collaborative; you will work closely with economists, engineers, consultants, and other attorneys, building your teamwork and analytical skills. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal, state, and administrative law, managing contested case proceedings, preparing and presenting OCA witnesses, cross-examining opposing witnesses, drafting and filing legal pleadings, and presenting oral arguments. You will also engage in settlement negotiations and advise on legislative and rulemaking matters affecting utility regulation.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate.
Member in good standing of the Wyoming State Bar or ability to obtain membership within six months of hire.
Ability to exercise independent judgment
Exceptional legal writing and analytical abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively with technical experts and other attorneys.
Capacity to manage multiple complex cases within strict deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in utility law, administrative law, and rate case proceedings preferred.
Administrative hearing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as counsel in contested utility cases before the Commission, including presenting the OCA’s public interest position through oral and written testimony, legal arguments, cross-examination of witnesses, and pre- and post-hearing briefs.
Act as case manager for assigned proceedings, ensuring timely preparation and filing of all legal pleadings, testimony, briefs, and procedural documents.
Coordinate and advise OCA analysts and consultants in developing testimony and exhibits.
File interrogatories, discovery requests, and depose opposing witnesses in contested proceedings.
Analyze testimony and exhibits submitted by utilities and other parties.
Prepare direct and cross-examination questions to illustrate and argue contested issues.
Engage in settlement negotiations, evaluating legal, precedential, and policy implications to ensure outcomes are consistent with the public interest.
Appeal Commission decisions and represent the OCA in state and federal courts and before federal regulatory agencies and other tribunals.
Prepare and present legal briefs, petitions, motions, and oral arguments in support of the OCA’s position.
Provide legal and policy advice to the OCA on proposed Commission rules, legislation, and policies, including drafting comments, proposed rules, and legislation.
Represent the OCA in Commission rulemaking hearings, legislative committee hearings, and other public forums.
Analyze and interpret proposed rules and policies issued by federal and state agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Federal Communications Commission, and prepare written comments representing the OCA’s position.