Deputy Attorney General at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Date Posted: January 23, 2019 Closing Date: Open until filled. Start Date: Position available as of January 28, with actual start date negotiable. Salary: DOE – Full state employee benefits package. Location: Boise, Idaho. As Idaho’s capital, Boise is a growing city of approximately 214,200 and serves as headquarters for several major national and international corporations. Boise offers a rich variety of both cultural and recreational opportunities. Idaho’s world-famous fly-fishing, skiing, kayaking and hiking are all within easy access. Housing costs are moderate. Primary Duties: Serve as 1 of 5 Deputy Attorneys General assigned as in-house counsel to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. Duties include representing the Commission’s staff in utility rate cases and other litigated administrative proceedings, preparing pleadings and settlement documents, and otherwise coordinating the presentation of staff’s case. For the commissioners, Deputies prepare post-hearing decision memoranda, and opinions, orders and notices. Other duties may include reviewing and drafting contracts, rules, policies; and advising on employment matters, public records law and open meeting law issues, and other legal issues arising at the Commission. Requirements: Active Idaho State Bar license (or ability to obtain active license by start date), with at least two years of post-law school clerking or legal practice. Strong writing and editing skills. Ability to work independently, and to work well with others (including engineers, accountants, utility analysts, economists, and other professionals). Knowledge of utility regulation typically can be acquired on-the-job. Familiarity with government practice, administrative law, appellate court practices, economics, finance, accounting, and antitrust would be helpful. Applications: E:Mail resumes and writing sample to: karl.klein@puc.idaho.gov You may also mail your resume to: Idaho Office of the Attorney General No telephone calls please The Idaho Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. This position is exempt from state classified service, and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. This is an at-will position. The offices of the Public Utilities Commission, including those of its attorneys, will relocate this summer from downtown Boise to the State’s new Chinden Office Complex (Hewlett Packard’s former Boise campus).
Attn: Karl T. Klein
472 W. Washington
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074