Attorney

Posting Details:

Office of General Counsel acts as legal counsel to the Commission itself, providing advice concerning adjudicatory, consumer, and rulemaking matters that are before the Commission for its decision, as well as legislative matters and internal agency issues

Why does the job exist?

This is an attorney position within the OGC that advises the Commissioners, as required by statute.

How does it get done?

This position is part of a team responsible for independently managing a caseload of adjudicatory, consumer, and rulemaking matters before the Commission. This position advises the Commission with regard to procedural and substantive complex legal issues concerning such matters, including advising with regard to the final outcome. This position drafts proposed orders for Commission consideration at the Commission's regular open meetings and provides advice concerning such matters publicly at such meetings, in addition to advice that may be provided confidentially. The position may also assist in drafting internal agency policies and advising as to matters concerning the administration of the agency.

Who are the customers?

OGC's client is the Commission itself, which is currently composed of three Commissioners appointed by the Governor.

Ideal Candidate:

- Admitted to the State Bar of New Mexico or qualified to apply for limited practice license; recent grads must sit for and pass next available NM Bar exam- Two or more years experience practicing law is preferred, but new graduates will be considered; some practice in the fields of utility regulation, energy law and/or administrative law is desired, but not required. Experience in the following:

- Working for appointed officials- Regulatory law- Administrative law- Clerking for judges

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). Driver's license and background check prior to hire.

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.

Bargaining Unit Position:

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement

To apply for this position please visit careers.share.nm.gov job id: 153563