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Assistant Attorney General

Boston, Massachusetts · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$88k-$131kDetected 4 hours ago
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About the role

  • ERA represents consumers in state and federal courts, as well as administrative regulatory bodies, such as the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
  • ERA also represents ratepayer interests in the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL) stakeholder process.
  • Applicants should have at least one of the following qualifications: At least two (2) years of civil or criminal litigation experience.

Responsibilities

  • The Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for performing legal work for ERA, which includes serving as lead or co-counsel in litigation before the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and federal and state courts; preparing briefs and other associated litigation and regulatory documents; conducting in-depth analysis and preparing legal memoranda regarding energy, water, or other regulatory-related topics; hiring and working with subject matter experts; interpreting laws and regulations; providing legal advice; strategizing and developing case-related action plans; and investigating and prosecuting civil energy enforcement cases.

Requirements

  • At least one (1) year of experience in connection with the regulation of gas, electric, and/or water companies.
  • Ability to litigate on both policy and technical issues, with emphasis on those involving economic, financial, and accounting issues.
  • Effective research, writing, editing, and oral communication skills required.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • At least two (2) years of civil or criminal litigation experience.
  • At least one (1) year of regulatory or administrative law experience relevant to the ERA's work.
  • The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve and an interest in supporting a respectful, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

Nice to have

  • Additional years of experience in the above practice areas and experience in complex litigation preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn previously unfamiliar technical concepts and material quickly and successfully preferred.

Compensation

  • $87,500 - $130,595, commensurate with JD year.

Company info

  • (Boston Office)
  • Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated and skilled attorney to join her team as an Assistant Attorney General in her Energy & Ratepayer Advocacy Division (ERA) of the Energy and Environment Bureau.
  • Pursuant to G.L. c.
  • 12, § 11E, ERA advocates on behalf of the customers of Massachusetts' electric, gas, and water companies.
  • ERA's mission includes advocating for affordable rates and holding utility companies accountable; advocating for a smart, cost-effective, and equitable clean energy transition; advocating for environmental justice; and protecting consumers from predatory energy companies.

Equal opportunity

  • We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation.
  • The Attorney General's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer.
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