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State of Maryland · 1 day ago

ASSISTANT PEOPLE’S COUNSEL I - IV

Maryland, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $190K/yr

0+ years exp

The Maryland Office of People’s Counsel is an independent State agency advocating for the economic and environmental interests of residential consumers of public utility services. The Assistant People’s Counsel is responsible for representing consumers in regulatory matters, conducting investigations, and participating in legal proceedings related to public utilities.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Identifying, initiating, coordinating, and participating in matters before state regulatory agencies

Conducting investigations and initiating proceedings before the Maryland Public Service Commission and other agencies

Litigating public utility matters and holding utilities accountable for performance

Monitoring the utility industry and advocating for consumer protection against unjust rate increases

Reviewing, tracking, and analyzing proposed legislation and assisting in drafting bill testimony and amendments

Participating in state and national-level policy initiatives regarding consumer issues and new technologies

Qualification

Juris DoctorMaryland Bar AdmissionUtility RegulationConsumer ProtectionAdministrative LitigationEnergy LawEnvironmental PolicyLegal ResearchAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

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

Employees in this classification must be a member of the Bar of any state or federal jurisdiction at the time of appointment and must become a member of the Maryland Bar within 18 months of appointment