Administrative Law Specialist - Attorney
Pay rate: $26.21 - $56.02/hour
A senior-level Administrative Law Specialist [a/k/a ALS 16] is responsible for drafting very complex proposed opinions and orders after detailed analysis of the record, policy, and law. This work includes preparation of draft orders for multi-million dollar public utility cases and complex matters affecting large segments of the State’s population. A majority of an ALS 16’s work time involves cases having significantly greater complexity than those assigned at the experienced-level. Tasks are performed with minimal supervision and often must be completed under strict time constraints. An ALS 16 must have a thorough knowledge of fundamental subjects in law; legal research procedures; preparation of memorandum of law; legal writing techniques, jargon and terms; and statutory and regulatory authority of the Commission, including rules and procedures associated with programs adjudicated by the Commission. An ALS 16 must also be able to quickly prepare written draft orders and interpret complex statutes and rules. The businesses regulated by the Commission include electric utilities, natural gas distribution utilities, oil and natural gas pipelines, alternative electric and gas suppliers, telecommunication providers, natural gas producers, steam distribution companies, and video franchising activities.
A senior-level Administrative Law Specialist [a/k/a ALS 16] is responsible for drafting very complex proposed opinions and orders after detailed analysis of the record, policy, and law. This work includes preparation of draft orders for multi-million dollar public utility cases and complex matters affecting large segments of the State’s population. A majority of an ALS 16’s work time involves cases having significantly greater complexity than those assigned at the experienced-level. Tasks are performed with minimal supervision and often must be completed under strict time constraints. An ALS 16 must have a thorough knowledge of fundamental subjects in law; legal research procedures; preparation of memorandum of law; legal writing techniques, jargon and terms; and statutory and regulatory authority of the Commission, including rules and procedures associated with programs adjudicated by the Commission. An ALS 16 must also be able to quickly prepare written draft orders and interpret complex statutes and rules. The businesses regulated by the Commission include electric utilities, natural gas distribution utilities, oil and natural gas pipelines, alternative electric and gas suppliers, telecommunication providers, natural gas producers, steam distribution companies, and video franchising activities.