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The office of the Montana Consumer Counsel is a legislative agency created by the Montana Constitution to represent the interests of Montana utility consumers in proceedings before the Public Service Commission. The office presents comments and testimony in the areas of finance, economics, accounting, engineering, and law.

Procedures to be used in evaluating applicants’ qualifications may include but are not limited to an evaluation of: the State of Montana Employment Application; education, training and experience; a structured oral interview, writing samples and reference checks; and responses to supplemental questions (see below).

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

The selected applicant may be required to complete a one-year performance appraisal/probationary employment period.

Salary depends on qualifications and experience. This position is not classified on the general pay plan for the state.

Duties:

• Legal research, preparation of briefs, motions, and other pleadings.

• Sponsor expert witnesses at hearings, cross-examine other witnesses and present oral arguments.

• Respond to public inquiries.

• Assist in drafting and presenting testimony before legislative committees.

• Communicate clearly and effectively with Public Service Commission staff and Commissioners.

• Moderate travel to attend hearings and conferences will be required.

• Knowledge of research methods.

• Ability to write clearly in briefs, correspondence, etc.

• Ability to communicate clearly regarding often complicated issues.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work within deadlines.

• Ability to work effectively with internal staff and the public.

• Prior practice before a public utility commission or similar administrative agency preferred.

Education/

Experience:

• Admitted to practice law in Montana courts.

Please complete the following supplemental questions.

1. Please describe your experience in administrative law, public utility regulation or presentation of expert testimony.

2. Please supply a writing sample of a legal memorandum or brief. (The sample will not be returned).

Salary: $81,120. Yearly Telework Eligibility :
Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility :
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings: 1 Employee Status :
Regular Schedule :
Full-Time Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job Travel:
Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary

Location:

Helena Agency :
Montana Consumer Counsel Union : 000 - None

Posting Date:
Feb 23, 2024, 4:41:24 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) :
Ongoing

Required Application Materials :
Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name :
Suzanne Snow | Contact Email : ssnow | Contact Phone :  The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay tana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.