Technical Advisor II - IDP Attorney, Springfield
About The Position
Under general supervision, performs technical and legal work of a general nature involving responsibility for representing staff in various matters before the Administrative Law Judges of the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), for representing the ICC in various state and federal courts, and for providing legal advice to the ICC when it files comments on various matters pending before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The Illinois Commerce Commission's mission is to pursue an appropriate balance between the interests of consumers and both emerging and existing service providers in accordance with applicable statute and rules. In support of this mission, the ICC staff will provide technical and legal expertise in a professional environment that encourages initiative, respect, teamwork, and commitment to public interest. The ICC regulates Illinois investor-owned electric, natural gas, telephone, water, and sewer companies. In addition, the Commission exercises authority over railroad safety and hazardous materials movement, towing companies operating in the Chicago area, and motor carrier insurance requirements. The Commission is responsible under state law for ensuring that the citizens of Illinois receive safe, efficient, and reliable utility service at reasonable costs. The ICC must balance the consumers' needs against the financial needs of the utilities. In the continually changing utility environment, staff also recommend new ways to deal with a marketplace in transition, particularly in the telecommunications and electric sectors, where competition is reshaping the industry.
Requirements
- Requires a law degree.
- Requires a license in good standing to practice law in the State of Illinois.
- Requires the applicant to pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive knowledge of the personal computer and its related software programs and applications, including at a minimum, Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Superior oral and written English communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Conducts investigations to determine statutory compliance by applying legal methods and procedures with reference to the legal implications involved.
- Researches and provides legal analysis and advice on various matters that are pending before the ICC and on various issues that arise during the course of the day.
- Represents staff before Administrative Law Judges at the ICC on various docketed matters.
- Reviews legislation, analyzes proposed legislation, and advises on legislative initiatives.
- Represents the ICC before the courts on matters resulting from Commission action or other matters affecting the ICC.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Benefits
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
