Introduction

The Maryland Public Service Commission's Office of General Counsel (OGC) seeks a full-time Attorney to provide legal and policy advice to the Commission on a wide array of matters related to the regulation of electric, gas, transportation, telecommunications and other industries regulated by the Commission.

GRADE

PSC Assistant General Counsel Lead/Adv $106,087.00-$167,304.00

PSC Assistant General Counsel IV $99,442.00-$156,822.00

PSC Assistant General Counsel III $93,138.00-$146,883.00

PSC Assistant General Counsel II $87,253.00-$137,603.00

LOCATION OF POSITION

6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

POSITION DUTIES
• Provide analysis, advice and support to the Commission on matters pending before it and on matters before other State and federal regulatory agencies;
• Review, evaluate and provide analysis of applications, transactional documents, testimony and pleadings submitted to the Commission;
• Prepare draft Commission orders;
• Provide oral and written briefings on matters of interest to the Commission; and
• Litigate cases in State and federal courts, including handling appeals of Commission orders.

This Special Appointment position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority ("the Commission.")

How to Apply
• To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcript, and evidence of admission to, and good standing in, the Maryland Bar online to [email protected]. Please include in your subject line "Assistant General Counsel Application."
• The open position provides an exciting opportunity to join an accomplished and collegial legal team in providing legal and policy advice to the Commission on diverse regulatory issues. We look forward to reviewing your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must hold a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school, and be admitted to the Maryland Bar. Additionally, a valid authorization to work in the U.S. and a valid driver's license are required. To be eligible for the Assistant General Counsel position, the candidate must have at least three years of legal experience, with prior experience in energy regulation preferred. Excellent writing, verbal, and communications skills are required to perform the duties of either position.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in utility regulation or other administrative law matters, including practice before state or federal regulatory utility commissions;
• Trial or appellate litigation experience in state or federal courts;
• Practical knowledge of State personnel law and the State procurement process;
• A background in economics, business, accounting, environmental law or engineering; and
• Proficiency with legal research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis, and Microsoft Word.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS