Deputy Attorney General - Utility Regulation

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Attorney General’s Utility Regulation Unit represents and protects the interests of the state’s utility consumers (ratepayers) in administrative and civil proceedings affecting utility rates, charges, and terms and conditions of service. The Attorney General is the State’s principal consumer advocate, working to keep utility customer’s rate reasonable and affordable. The successful candidate will primarily advocate for ratepayers in proceedings before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (“OCC”), including researching, analyzing, and presenting complex financial and legal information.

Requirements

Licensed attorney in the State of Oklahoma
Minimum of four years’ experience in the practice of law
Substantial litigation and/or administrative experience
Substantial experience in areas of litigation and/or administrative practice, including discovery, hearings, and preparing written legal briefs
Critical thinker
Self-starter
Organized presenter
Appreciation that politics will play a recurring role in all aspects of the job
Must agree in writing to complete, and satisfactorily pass, a background investigation

Nice To Haves

Substantial experience in public utility rate regulation, accounting, finance, and/or energy markets

Responsibilities

Advocate for utility consumers in proceedings before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission through oral presentation and motion practice
Appear before state appellate courts and federal administrative agencies on public utility rate issues
Mediate or negotiate large-stakes issues with interested parties in proceedings
Research, analyze, and present complex financial and legal information tailored to the targeted audience
Supervise, direct, and marshal unit staff duties and responsibilities
Manage employment or staffing decisions in conjunction with OAG senior staff
Coordinate and promote collaboration within teams of attorneys, accountants, and analysts
Advise the Attorney General and senior OAG staff on issues, arguments, and cases pending before the Corporation Commission or on appeal
Provide counsel on proposed legislation affecting public utilities and the Attorney General’s role in advocating for utility consumers before the Corporation Commission
Establish and effectively maintain positive relationships and provide clear communication with outside stakeholders, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Southwest Power Pool, partners, and the public
Other duties as assigned