PUC Assistant Counsel 1

Posting number: N-2026-53047

Department: Public Utility Commission

Division: PU Law Bur

Job classification: Puc Assistant Counsel 1

Posting type: NCS External

Categories: Legal, Attorney

Summary

The Public Utility Commission (PUC) has openings for PUC Assistant Counsel 1 in the Law Bureau and seeks motivated attorneys eager to learn state and federal administrative, regulatory, and appellate practice in the diverse field of utility law involving electric, natural gas, motor carrier, railroad, telecom, pipeline, water and wastewater utilities. The PUC Law Bureau offers a team practice environment, part-time telework, educational opportunities, opportunities for advancement, and excellent pay and benefit packages. If you are a highly motivated attorney who is eager to learn a practice area with statewide and national implications and who values integrity, teamwork, and trust, then apply today!

Examples of duties

This position supports the Public Utility Commission by providing legal guidance and representing the agency in important matters. The role requires strong communication skills and careful legal analysis to support decisions and policies. As a PUC Assistant Counsel 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Legal Representation: Represent the Commission in state and federal appellate courts and before federal agencies including the FCC and FERC as well as Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) and the Office of Open Records (OOR)
• Policy Guidance: Provide advice to bureau directors and employees on legal, procedural, ethical, and policy matters
• Regulatory Work: Prepare draft orders and proposed regulations for Commissioners, the Chief Counsel, client bureaus, other agencies,and the general public
• Document Preparation: Prepare memoranda, reports, legal opinions, and other written materials for internal and public use

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: Part-time work from home (telework) may be a potential feature of this position. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office.
  • To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements: 
    • Within a reasonable travel distance of headquarters; and 
    • Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 
  • Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at ra-puchr@pa.gov or 717.787.8714. 
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an approved school of law and certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, or preparatory steps to become a member thereof. 
• Continued employment is conditional upon the obtaining of such certificate of admission.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your e