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State of Maryland · 1 week ago

PUBLIC UTILITY LAW JUDGE II PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Maryland, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The State of Maryland is seeking a Public Utility Law Judge II for the Public Service Commission, responsible for conducting quasi-judicial hearings and rendering decisions. This role involves travel throughout Maryland to oversee hearings and requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Conducting quasi-judicial hearings and formal cases

Rendering decisions on behalf of the PSC

Traveling statewide to conduct hearings

Qualification

Juris Doctor degreeFive years legal experienceMaryland Bar membershipLegal research skillsAdministrative hearings experienceVirtual hearings experienceWitness preparationProcedural rules knowledgeWriting skillsTime management skillsAttention to detail

Required

A Juris Doctor degree or equivalent degree from an accredited law school

Five years of experience in the practice of law

Within the past seven years, must have a minimum of five years of experience either presenting exhibits or evidence; examining witnesses, and submitting written briefs in a contested evidentiary hearing before a quasi-judicial body or a trial court; or preparing proposed decisions for a trial court or quasi-judicial body

Candidates for this classification must be a member of the bar in any state or federal jurisdiction at the time of appointment

Employees in this classification must become a member of the Maryland Bar within 18 months of appointment

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland

Preferred

Experience conducting administrative hearings is a plus

Experience with regulated utilities is a plus

Maryland Bar membership is preferred

Excellent writing skills, as determined by recent, relevant writing samples

Ability to comprehend complex technical issues; attention to detail

Excellent time management skills, ability to handle numerous cases simultaneously

Ability to perform in-depth legal research

Experience with various legal tools, legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis

Experience with virtual hearings

Experience with preparing witnesses for testimony, evaluating witness testimony, witness depositions, cross examination of witnesses. Experience with expert witnesses a plus

Articulable experience with procedural rules, the rules of evidence, Maryland Code Annotated, COMAR, statutory interpretation. Experience with the Public Utilities Article and/or utility regulations a plus

Experience with traveling to courts in different jurisdictions

Ability to travel to hearings throughout Maryland

Exhibits judicial attributes, temperament; ability to exercise judgment, fairness, as well as to assess credibility and act in an impartial manner