Attorney II

Attorney II –
Public Service Commission, North Dakota

Job Location: Bismarck.

Hiring Salary: $6,367 – $8,709 per month (depending on experience).

• Employer‑paid health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Generous paid leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Supportive work‑life balance

The North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) offers meaningful and challenging work in a stable, mission‑driven environment. We provide comprehensive benefits. The PSC invites an Attorney to support the General Counsel and implement the State’s utility regulatory policy, including economic and compliance regulation, siting of energy facilities, gas pipeline safety, and enforcement of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA).

In this role you will collaborate with economists, scientists, engineers, and policy specialists on utility proposals that affect rates, reliability, infrastructure, and environmental impacts, and you will provide legal insight into regional and national energy policy, grid integrity, and utility regulation.

• Legal services including research, analysis and advice.
• Representing advocacy staff and the Commission in administrative proceedings.
• Representing the Commission in civil proceedings and appeals.
• Advising and assisting with inquiries from the public, regulated industry, members of the legislature and other stakeholders regarding the interpretation of relevant statutes and regulations.
• Drafting administrative rules, proposed legislation, rule and bill testimony and other rule and bill documents.
• Investigating or assisting in the investigation of alleged or potential violations of applicable laws and rules.

Jurisdicted:
Juris Doctorate degree, licensed to practice law in North Dakota, and at least two years of work experience as an attorney. Candidates must be eligible for appointment as a Special Assistant Attorney General.

• Experience in a regulatory environment.
• Experience representing clients in administrative, judicial or trial proceedings.
• Experience drafting letters, memos, complaints, notices, orders, briefs, and settlement documents.
• Legal expertise related to utility and environmental regulation and policy.
• Working knowledge of North Dakota regulated gas and electric utility operations.
• Experience drafting administrative rules, proposed legislation, and rule and bill drafts.

More than 7,500 talented, hard‑working people across sixty‑three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. We are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that supports you, your health and your family.

Applications are accepted exclusively online through the ND People Soft System. In addition to the online application, applicants must upload the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter with a summary of how the applicant’s education and work experience relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications
• A recent legal writing sample
• College transcripts
• The name, address, and phone number of three professional references (letters of reference are not accepted)

Additional requirements:

• Candidates will be scored on a 100‑point questionnaire; application materials are not considered in the questionnaire.
• All materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsor ships will not be considered.
• Residents of North Dakota with veteran preference must upload DD‑214 or certification and, if applicable, a current statement of disabled status.
• For more information about the position or for accommodations, contact Sheila Zacher at (701) 328‑4083, TTY 1‑800‑366‑6888, or 711.

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. The State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect.

23‑12‑10.

Agency:
The position will be located at the capitol building in Bismarck, North Dakota with occasional remote work flexibility.