Assistant General Counsel

Date Posted: Apr 16, 2024

Requisition ID: 442330

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC):

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is an administrative agency that hears evidence in cases filed before it and makes decisions based on the evidence presented in those cases. An advocate of neither the public nor the utilities, the Commission is required by state statute to make decisions in the public interest to ensure the utilities provide safe and reliable service at just and reasonable rates.

Role Overview:

An Assistant General Counsel in the Office of General Counsel of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC or Commission) provides legal advice and expertise to the Commission in several areas, including utility compliance with existing laws and regulations, administrative law, contracts, procurement, rulemaking, and appellate law.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $70,844 (Assistant General Counsel) or $83,037 (Senior Assistant General Counsel) but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

• Possessing and maintaining a Doctor of Jurisprudence and be a member of the Indiana State Bar, in good standing – applications will also be accepted from candidates who will be graduating from law school and taking the Indiana bar exam in 2024, contingent upon successful completion of both.

• Demonstrating superior capabilities to communicate orally and in writing.

• Exemplifying excellent organizational skills, in order to balance priorities and assignments.

• Conducting legal research on issues faced by the Commission.

• Drafting appellate briefs.

• Drafting contracts.

• Representing Commission staff in certain proceedings.

• Ensuring compliance with public records requests.

• Assisting with legislative inquiries.

• Acting as legal liaison to Commission divisions.

• Representing the Commission in regional meetings and processes.

What You'll Need for Success:

• Excellent skills and proven proficiency at legal research and writing – applicant must provide a writing sample and a copy of the applicant’s law school transcript.

• Knowledge of and experience with administrative law, statutory interpretation, Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, and Indiana Rules of Evidence.

• Ability and experience working productively with limited supervision in a collaborative setting.

• Knowledge of and experience with State of Indiana contracts and procurement processes.

• Knowledge of and experience with State of Indiana rulemaking procedures.

• Knowledge of utility law and regulatory practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of and experience pertaining to environmental issues.

• Knowledge and experience pertaining to regional and federal energy issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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