Attorney (PRC 4264)

Posting Details: The Public Regulation Commission ("PRC") consists of three Commissioners appointed by the Governor and has responsibility for regulating public utilities as provided by law. Assisting the PRC in performing this function are the Hearing Examiners Division, the Legal Division, the Utility Division, the Office of General Counsel, the Pipeline Safety Bureau, the Consumer Relations Division, and the Administrative Services Division. The Legal Division is statutorily mandated to provide legal counsel to all divisions, including the Utility Division and/or other divisions in litigated matters before the Commission. The Legal Division also provides legal counsel to the Commission in matters not involving advice on contested proceedings before the Commission. Why does the job exist?: This position is responsible for providing legal counsel to the Utility Division and other divisions, as well as to the Commission at large in matters not involving contested proceedings before the Commission. How does it get done?" Key responsibilities include the provision of legal services to the Utility Division in docketed proceedings before the Commission. This position may also be responsible for advising the Commission and other divisions on other legal issues outside of contested proceedings before the Commission. Who are the customers?: The Legal Division represents the Utility Division in matters before the PRC, and provides legal services to other divisions and to the Agency in matters that are not contested before the PRC. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have experience with regulatory law, especially utility regulation, which can be complex, requiring extensive and sophisticated legal research and writing abilities, and strong analytical and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will also have a background in civil and/or criminal litigation, including experience in court, presenting, defending and cross examining witnesses both lay and expert. Also helpful is experience with case management and balancing priorities, including timely and effectively meeting deadlines. Minimum Qualification: Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or qualified to apply for limited practice license (Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA). For more information on limited practice licenses, please visit http://nmexam.org/limited-license/ Employment Requirements: All Attorney classifications must be and remain licensed as an attorney, in good standing, by the Supreme Court of New Mexico, or licensed as an attorney and in good standing by the highest court of another state and eligible pursuant to the limited license provisions (See Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA). Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office setting: late hours, weekends, on-call and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints. Work is performed in an office setting, with extensive personal computer and telephone usage. Hearings and many meetings are held on the Zoom platform. How to apply?: https://www.spo.state.nm.us/ Job ID149323