Assistant Counsel NS-25 (Rates & Utilities)

The Assistant Counsel, NS-25, will work in the Rates and Utilities Section of the Office of General Counsel (OGC). Under the direction of managing attorneys, duties include, but are not limited to: Analyzing applications and petitions, and responsive comments and documents from utilities and interested stakeholders, researching the law, and drafting or reviewing orders for Public Service Commission (Commission) action regarding utility requests for rate increases, tariff changes, gas system planning, and other matters. Processing, analyzing, and reporting to the Commission on petitions for rehearing or reconsideration of its determinations. Leading staff preparation and presentations in Commission proceedings set for hearings, negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution. Analyzing issues, conducting legal research, developing case strategy, drafting and editing discovery requests and responses, editing written testimony, preparing and conducting cross-examination of witnesses in evidentiary hearings before administrative law judges, and drafting post-hearing briefs and statements regarding proposed settlements. Conducting research and preparing memoranda on legal issues related to actions of the Commission including, without limitation, consumer protection matters. Drafting revisions to regulations contained in Title 16 of the New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations. Advising other offices, as needed, on legal aspects of pending cases. Ensuring that all Commission processes are carried out in conformance with the requirements of the Public Service Law, the State Administrative Procedure Act, the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, and the Public Officers Law. Assisting the public in understanding and being involved in Commission processes. Performing all tasks with clear oral advocacy and well written, supported, and organized work product.