Job Description

Posting number: N-2026-56371

Department: Public Utility Commission

Division: PU Gen Anlys and Rvw Div A

Job classification: Attorney 2 PUC

Posting type: NCS External

Categories: Legal, Attorney

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is seeking a highly motivated Pennsylvania attorney with exceptional writing skills for our Office of Special Assistants. If you are looking for a position of the highest degree of professional responsibility for written legal advisory work, please apply for this challenging and rewarding position. This position offers a unique opportunity for professional development in the specialized field of public utility law.

Examples of duties

The Office of Special Assistants is the writing arm of the Public Utility Commission. The Attorney 2 is expected to handle all aspects of Public Utility Law, including: Rate Proceedings; Water and Wastewater Proceedings; Motor Carrier and Rail/Highway Crossing Proceedings; Telecommunications Proceedings; Consumer Issues; and Special Investigations. The Attorney 2 is expected to draft Commission orders resolving all types of pleadings and procedures, including: Exceptions to Decisions of Administrative Law Judges; Petitions for Interlocutory Review; Certifications of the Record; and Post-Relief Petitions. Responsibilities include:

• Record Review: Examine the full case record to understand all relevant details
• Issue Analysis: Identify legal issues and conduct research to evaluate each one
• Position Evaluation: Assess the arguments made by all parties
• Order Drafting: Prepare draft Commission orders that follow legal precedent and established policy
• Legal Review: Review orders written by Rate Case Review Specialists to ensure accuracy
• Agency Support: Provide legal assistance within the Office of Special Assistants and upon direction, to the Commissioners and such others within or outside of the Commission, as may be deemed necessary

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: 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 120 miles of Harrisburg 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of professional legal experience and graduation from an accredited school of law; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Post Employment Requirement:

• Applicants must be certified for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and must maintain membership on a continuous basis during employment.

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).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing dateLate 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.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.