PUC Assistant Counsel 1

Salary: $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Public Utility Commission
Division: PU Inspn Rts
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: 10/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: G6001
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union: Commonwealth Bar Association
Bargaining Unit: Z4
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00171301
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement - Rates Division and the Enforcement Division
Worksite Address: Bureau of Investigation & Enforcement
Worksite Address: 400 North Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17120
Contact Name: Illy Tobin
Contact Phone: 717.787.8714
Contact Email: RA-PUCHR@pa.gov

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's (PUC) Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) is looking for recent law school graduates who enjoy working in a team-based environment and are interested in beginning their career in utility law-focused litigation as an Assistant Counsel 1 (AC1). Positions are available in both the Rates Division and the Enforcement Division of I&E.

If you are highly motivated, detail-oriented, and interested in a career in litigation, you are encouraged to apply. The Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement is a highly rewarding bureau to work for due to its charge to represent the public interest and its team-based atmosphere.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
These positions support the review of filings and investigations to guide legal actions within the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement. Work involves preparing research and case materials that support hearings and legal decisions. As an Assistant Counsel 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Review Actions: Examine filings or investigations to determine the proper response for enforcement
• Research Preparation: Develop analyses and recommendations on legal and procedural matters
• Case Development: Prepare documents, testimony, and strategies for litigation and hearings
• Team Coordination: Work with technical or legal staff to build strong and organized case approaches
• Settlement Work: Negotiate agreements or prepare materials for further legal action
• Hearing Advocacy: Present arguments, question witnesses, and support evidence before Administrative Law Judges

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Note: This posting will have positions available in the Rates Division and the Enforcement Division.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: Part-time work from home (telework) may be a potential feature of this position. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office.
  • To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements:
    • Within a reasonable travel distance of headquarters; and
    • Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at ra-puchr@pa.gov or 717.787.8714.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Graduation from an approved school of law and certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, or preparatory steps to become a member thereof. Continued employment is conditional upon the obtaining of such certificate of admission.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
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Special Requirement- Do you possess a certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania OR eligibility for a certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania?

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If you answered Yes to possession of a certificate, please provide a copy of your certificate. If you are claiming eligibility for such certification, please list support for your claim. If you answered No, please type N/A in the text box below.
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Special Requirement- Do you possess a certificate of admission to the bar of the highest court of another state, with preparatory steps taken to become a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania?

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• No

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If you answered Yes to possession of a certificate, please provide a copy of your certificate. If you are claiming eligibility for such certification, please list support for your claim. If you answered No, please type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you graduated from an approved school of law? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

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