Assistant Counsel

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 [email protected] 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.

Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the oppor…