Attorney PUC

Position

We are seeking an attorney interested in public service to join the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission as a Special Agent in the Office of Administrative Law Judge. This rewarding position allows an attorney to serve as an adjudicator, negotiator, liaison, problem‑solver, and team player, enhancing your career as a presiding officer who metes out justice.

In this role you will hear and write decisions on cases involving requests for payment arrangements and appeals from the Bureau of Consumer Services’ informal complaint decisions. You will also review written decisions of administrative law judges and suggest revisions or clarifications. Additional duties include: legal research, preparing legal memoranda, helping to prepare training and reference materials, making presentations, and serving on various intra‑ and inter‑bureau working groups.

• 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 may be available after approval. Employees must report to the headquarters worksite daily unless telework eligibility is met and approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time.
• Eligibility for telework requires a secure high‑speed internet connection and a workplace that is within a reasonable travel distance of headquarters and within Pennsylvania.
• Contact the PUC Human Resource Office with questions about telework eligibility: ra-puchr or .
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• Further communication regarding this position will be sent via email; please check your inbox and spam/junk folders.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional legal experience and graduation from an accredited law school; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Applicants must be certified for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and must maintain membership on a continuous basis during employment.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed. Eligibility must be supported directly on the application (e.g., detailed experience/education).
• If claiming education on the application, attach a copy of your college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and missing materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above requirements may eliminate you from consideration.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs. To learn more about veteran employment preferences, see the appropriate state resources.

• 711 (for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)

• If you require accommodations due to a disability, discuss your request with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. For more information, please contact the PUC Human Resource Office at ra-puchr or call .