Assistant Attorney General- Office Of The Utility Consumer Advocate Unit

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate (UCA) Unit represents the Colorado Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate. The UCA Unit is responsible for representing the public interest and specifically the interests of residential, small commercial, and agricultural consumers in gas and electric proceedings, as well as in rulemaking proceedings before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission ("PUC"). In representing the public interest, the UCA Unit also gives due consideration of the state's decarbonization goals, environmental justice and workforce transitions. The Unit occasionally appears in state courts of appeal generally addressing decisions issued by the PUC. The UCA Unit currently is comprised of five attorneys and a legal assistant.

This AAG will have the opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team of rate/financial analysts, economists, and engineers in the UCA to handle all aspects of preparing for and presenting consumer positions on cases before the PUC. This work includes preparing motions, briefs, written discovery requests and responses, written pre-filed direct, answer and cross-answer testimony, conducting direct examination and cross examination in hearings before the PUC, participating in settlement negotiations, and addressing post-hearing matters. This AAG will also appear in rulemaking proceedings, draft proposed or revised rules, analyze pending legislation, and will help with outreach efforts for the Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate Unit .

This recruitment may be used to fill more than one Assistant Attorney General position in the Department of Law.

Salary note: Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.At a minimum, applicants must:

• Be admitted to the Colorado bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and be in good standing at the time of application. Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application before the first day of employment.

Ideal candidates will have some, or all, of the following skills and attributes:

• Litigation experience, including drafting pleadings, motions and legal briefs, written discovery requests and responses; and conducting direct and/or cross examination of lay and/or expert witnesses
• Experience conducting hearings before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission or utility commissions in other jurisdictions
• Eagerness and enthusiasm for the work and for working together as a team
• Outstanding communication and effective negotiation skills
• Knowledge of public utility regulation by the PUC and of the role of the OCC
• Knowledge of the state's decarbonization goals
• Undergraduate degrees relating to business, public policy, economics, financial analysis, environmental issues, renewable energy, and/or electric and gas utility engineering

The Office of the Attorney General offers the opportunity to be involved in challenging, interesting and meaningful work. We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that a diverse work force adds quality and perspective to the services we provide. We strongly encourage candidates with diverse qualities and backgrounds to apply.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
• Candidates eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar will be required to submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment. For more information about admission to the Colorado bar please review information on the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel website.

WHY WORK FOR US

We Embrace Flexibility
We aim to produce outstanding work product for our clients, be efficient with our time, and support each other as team members - which also means we embrace flexible working arrangements when and where possible.

We Are Committed to Diversity
At the Department of Law, we know that we are better together when our differences are valued and everyone is inspired and empowered to contribute. As such, we strive to provide a safe environment where individuals feel valued and respected for who they are; demonstrate a behavior and mindset where differences are welcomed and individuals are equally treated and empowered to do their best work; and promote growth and innovation through a diverse workforce that contributes to creative problem solving and delivers excellent work.

We Have Strong Core Values
Our core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law, we are: 1) principled, maintaining the highest ethical standards, rigorous legal analysis, and careful evaluation of facts; 2) public servants, who are always ensuring our work is not about us, but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3) innovative, by seeking to identify the best approach, make deliberate decisions, and look to improve; and 4) "better together," by working to support each other and collaborate.

We are Committed to Developing our Attorneys
We are deeply invested in our talent and regularly provide meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and coaching. Further, our professional development and performance goal setting process is collaborative and ongoing, and aimed at helping our attorneys grow and succeed.

We Offer Excellent Benefits

In addition to the comprehensive State of Colorado benefits package including competitive medical and dental health plans, employer-paid life insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans with Colorado PERA, and vacation and sick leave earned each month, there are many other unique benefits that we offer, including:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a state government employee, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. A borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120 on-time payments while employed full-time in public service, if they have certain kinds of federal loans in a qualifying repayment plan
• Free access to a recently renovated on-site fitness center
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount program
• Employer-paid mental health and counseling services through Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid annual attorney registration dues
• Employer-provided access to professional development training and CLE through PLI, Department of Law University and other entities.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must establish an account with governmentjobs.com and complete the online applications including the Contact Information section. Applicants are not required to complete the Work Experience, Education, or Additional Information sections of the online application.

Applicants must provide 1) a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and their relevant experience; 2) a resume; 3) a writing sample, and 4) three professional references. Use the "Attachments" feature of the online application to add documents.


ADAAA Requests
The Department of Law is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Julie Christopher, julie.christopher@coag.gov or 720-508-6511.Employment Type: Full Time