The State of New Hampshire
Examiner / staff attorney
The State of New Hampshire, Concord, New Hampshire, United States, 03306
State of New Hampshire Job PostingDepartment of EnergyOffice of the Commissioner21 South Fruit StreetUnit 10Concord, NH 03301
Hearings Examiner/Staff AttorneyFull Time: 37.50 hours$ 37.22/hour - $51.07/hourPosition # 18944
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Energy, Office of the Commissioner has a full-time vacancy for 23-1020 Admin Law Judges-6.Summary:
To perform administrative and legal work for the Department of Energy in conducting hearings, drafting pleadings, motions, proposed decisions, and rules, and acting as lead attorney representing the Department of Energy in complex regulatory proceedings, with a focus on regional and federal topics.YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced below!
See Per 405.01
.18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degreeMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: J.D. from a recognized law school.Experience: Five years' experience as an attorney, two years of which must have been as an attorney involved with administrative law or concerned with regulatory authorities.License/Certification: None required.Special Requirements: Must be an active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and in Good Standing.Responsibilities:
Reviews files, records, policies, briefs, agency rules, laws and court decisions to advise and recommend actions on legal, policy, and administrative questions to Department commissioners and staff with a focus on regional and federal topics.Drafts and revises pleadings, motions, briefs, rules, and decisions for filing with the Public Utilities Commission, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or for separate issuance by the Department.Acts as staff attorney by counseling Department staff and the Commissioner; preparing witnesses; coordinating Department's presentation of evidence; writing data requests; preparing discovery responses; conducting direct and cross-examination; presenting oral argument; writing comments, pleadings and briefs; negotiating settlements; and drafting agreements; in the context of matters pending before the Public Utilities Commission or Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.Conducts pre-hearing examinations and hearings to define issues, qualify exhibits, rule on motions and admissibility of evidence, explore areas of potential agreement between the parties, hear arguments of counsel, and hear testimony.Performs such powers and duties assigned to the Department that may be delegated to the Hearings Examiner. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.For further information please contact Daniel Phelan, Administrator III at Daniel.T.Phelan@energy.nh.gov or 603-271-2455.EOETDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
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Hearings Examiner/Staff AttorneyFull Time: 37.50 hours$ 37.22/hour - $51.07/hourPosition # 18944
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Energy, Office of the Commissioner has a full-time vacancy for 23-1020 Admin Law Judges-6.Summary:
To perform administrative and legal work for the Department of Energy in conducting hearings, drafting pleadings, motions, proposed decisions, and rules, and acting as lead attorney representing the Department of Energy in complex regulatory proceedings, with a focus on regional and federal topics.YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced below!
See Per 405.01
.18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degreeMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: J.D. from a recognized law school.Experience: Five years' experience as an attorney, two years of which must have been as an attorney involved with administrative law or concerned with regulatory authorities.License/Certification: None required.Special Requirements: Must be an active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and in Good Standing.Responsibilities:
Reviews files, records, policies, briefs, agency rules, laws and court decisions to advise and recommend actions on legal, policy, and administrative questions to Department commissioners and staff with a focus on regional and federal topics.Drafts and revises pleadings, motions, briefs, rules, and decisions for filing with the Public Utilities Commission, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or for separate issuance by the Department.Acts as staff attorney by counseling Department staff and the Commissioner; preparing witnesses; coordinating Department's presentation of evidence; writing data requests; preparing discovery responses; conducting direct and cross-examination; presenting oral argument; writing comments, pleadings and briefs; negotiating settlements; and drafting agreements; in the context of matters pending before the Public Utilities Commission or Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.Conducts pre-hearing examinations and hearings to define issues, qualify exhibits, rule on motions and admissibility of evidence, explore areas of potential agreement between the parties, hear arguments of counsel, and hear testimony.Performs such powers and duties assigned to the Department that may be delegated to the Hearings Examiner. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.For further information please contact Daniel Phelan, Administrator III at Daniel.T.Phelan@energy.nh.gov or 603-271-2455.EOETDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
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