Hiring For Assistant Counsel, NS M-4 in NewYork
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$109,956 - $138,763 a year
Candidates must have multi-year prior litigation and/or government prosecutor experience, along with strong communications and investigation skills (preferably in the energy, telecommunications or water sectors). Specifically, they must possess a Law degree and six years of experience as a litigation attorney and/or government prosecutor, preferably in the energy, regulatory, telecommunications or water sectors. Experience in administrative hearings is preferred. Must be admitted to the New York State Bar.
Duties Description
The Assistant Counsel, NS=M4, functioning as Senior Attorney in the Office of Investigations and Enforcement (OIE) within the Office of General Counsel performs the most complex tasks involving large and controversial cases or investigations and may also direct or supervise the work of subordinate Assistant Counsels. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Analyzing potential violations of Public Service Law, related to statutes or regulations and commission orders and making recommendations related to commencing investigations and/or enforcement actions.
- Conducting research and preparing memoranda on legal issues related to actions of the Commission. Advisingand updating the functional Department leaders on their related investigations and cases.
- Taking sole charge of staff preparation and presentations in all assigned Commission proceedings set for hearings, negotiations and alternative dispute resolution. Analyzing issues, studying the law and, when appropriate, preparing cross-examination of witnesses in all types of proceedings conducted by and before the Commission, ranging from the simple and routine to the most extensive and complicated proceedings. When requested by the OIE Director, bringing judicial actions before the courts of New York.
- Drafting orders to carry out all recommendations submitted to and directives promulgated by the Commission.
- Processing, analyzing, and reporting to the Commission on applications on rehearing or reconsideration of its determinations. Researching and interpreting complex areas of regulatory law, Commission decisions and business as well as economic policies.
- Appearing for and on behalf of the Commission and the People of the State of New York (utility consumers) in administrative and legal proceedings pertaining to interstate natural gas, electric and telephone services, before various State and/or federal regulatory agencies.
- Working with other functions, at the request of the OIE Director, on a variety of internal Department compliance matters, audits and reviews and required action items.
The Assistant Counsel, NS=M4, functioning as Senior Attorney in the Office of Investigations and Enforcement (OIE) within the Office of General Counsel performs the most complex tasks involving large and controversial cases or investigations and may also direct or supervise the work of subordinate Assistant Counsels. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Additional Comments:
Salary will be commensurate with experience. The primary location for this position is Albany, NY with up to 15% travel. This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. As such, the incumbent of this position would serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
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