Wisconsin State Patrol
Deputy General Counsel
Wisconsin State Patrol, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
Deputy General Counsel
Join our team as a Deputy General Counsel with The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin!
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is an independent state agency that is responsible for regulating more than 1,100 Wisconsin public utilities, which provide electric, natural gas, combined water and sewer utilities, and certain aspects of local telephone service to households and businesses throughout the state! The PSC of Wisconsin ensures safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible utility services and equitable access to telecommunications and broadband services.
Benefits
The PSC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans after two months of employment).
A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements.
An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.
This position serves as the Deputy General Counsel (Attorney Supervisor) providing daily administration, direction, and oversight of staff in the office. The position represents or coordinates representation of the Commission before all levels of State and Federal Courts and administrative tribunals on all agency matters.
As the Deputy, duties are to assist the Commissioners Office and Chief Legal Counsel with planning, operations, and staffing of the functions and responsibilities of the Office of General Counsel. Position assumes the role of leader, coach, facilitator and supporter of quality management and encourages ongoing evaluation and improvement of processes and teamwork in the execution of efficient and effective regulation. This position acts on behalf of the Chief Legal Counsel in his/her absence.
Minimum Qualification
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin at the time of the appointment to the position.
Candidate meets the Acceptable level if they have experience with each of the following:
Experience providing legal counsel relating to a variety (2 or more) of different legal areas (legal areas may include: administrative law, environmental law, construction law, personnel law, etc.).
Litigation experience at all levels of state and federal courts or prosecuting contested matters in an administrative forum.
Experience preparing witnesses, testimony, cross-examination, and argument for court and agency proceedings.
In Addition To Having All The Criteria Listed At The Acceptable Level, Candidate At The More Than Acceptable Level Has Experience With At Least One Of The Following:
Experience working in a supervisory or lead role administering and directing the work of attorneys, paralegals and support staff on litigation matters.
Experience providing legal counsel to executive management.
Legal experience related to utility law.
Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click
here .
The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CT on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
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Join our team as a Deputy General Counsel with The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin!
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is an independent state agency that is responsible for regulating more than 1,100 Wisconsin public utilities, which provide electric, natural gas, combined water and sewer utilities, and certain aspects of local telephone service to households and businesses throughout the state! The PSC of Wisconsin ensures safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible utility services and equitable access to telecommunications and broadband services.
Benefits
The PSC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans after two months of employment).
A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements.
An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.
This position serves as the Deputy General Counsel (Attorney Supervisor) providing daily administration, direction, and oversight of staff in the office. The position represents or coordinates representation of the Commission before all levels of State and Federal Courts and administrative tribunals on all agency matters.
As the Deputy, duties are to assist the Commissioners Office and Chief Legal Counsel with planning, operations, and staffing of the functions and responsibilities of the Office of General Counsel. Position assumes the role of leader, coach, facilitator and supporter of quality management and encourages ongoing evaluation and improvement of processes and teamwork in the execution of efficient and effective regulation. This position acts on behalf of the Chief Legal Counsel in his/her absence.
Minimum Qualification
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin at the time of the appointment to the position.
Candidate meets the Acceptable level if they have experience with each of the following:
Experience providing legal counsel relating to a variety (2 or more) of different legal areas (legal areas may include: administrative law, environmental law, construction law, personnel law, etc.).
Litigation experience at all levels of state and federal courts or prosecuting contested matters in an administrative forum.
Experience preparing witnesses, testimony, cross-examination, and argument for court and agency proceedings.
In Addition To Having All The Criteria Listed At The Acceptable Level, Candidate At The More Than Acceptable Level Has Experience With At Least One Of The Following:
Experience working in a supervisory or lead role administering and directing the work of attorneys, paralegals and support staff on litigation matters.
Experience providing legal counsel to executive management.
Legal experience related to utility law.
Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click
here .
The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CT on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
#J-18808-Ljbffr