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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Attorney Office of Consumer Affairs 2025-02028

Cheyenne, WY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$4,492.80/mo - $6,711.45/mo

NEOGOV is seeking an Attorney for the Office of Consumer Affairs within the Wyoming Public Service Commission. This role involves providing legal representation in various proceedings related to public utilities, ensuring compliance with laws, managing contested cases, and advising on legislative matters.

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Responsibilities

Serve as lead counsel in contested utility cases before the Wyoming Public Service Commission, including presenting the OCA’s public interest position through oral and written testimony, legal arguments, cross-examination of witnesses, and post-hearing briefs

Act as case manager for assigned proceedings, ensuring timely preparation and filing of all legal pleadings, testimony, briefs, and procedural documents

Coordinate and advise OCA analysts and consultants in developing testimony and exhibits

Files interrogatories, discovery requests, and deposes opposing witnesses in contested proceedings

Analyze testimony and exhibits submitted by utilities and other parties, preparing cross-examination questions to clarify and test contested issues

Engage in settlement negotiations, evaluating legal, precedential, and policy implications to ensure outcomes are consistent with the public interest

Represent the OCA in state and federal courts, federal regulatory agencies, and other tribunals in matters involving appeals of Commission decisions and other proceedings affecting Wyoming ratepayers

Prepare and present legal briefs, petitions, motions, and oral arguments in support of the OCA’s position

Provide legal and policy advice to the OCA on proposed Commission rules, legislation, and policies, including drafting comments, proposed rules, and legislation

Represent the OCA in Commission rulemaking hearings, legislative committee hearings, and other public forums

Analyze and interpret proposed rules and policies issued by federal and state agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Federal Communications Commission, and prepare written comments representing the OCA’s position

Qualification

Utility lawAdministrative lawRate case proceedingsLegal writingAnalytical abilitiesCross-examinationSettlement negotiationsCase managementCollaborative work