Job Description
Announcement Number: 974972763
JOE LOMBARDO
Governor
STEPHANIE MULLEN
Executive Director
HAYLEY WILLIAMSON
Chair
TAMMY CORDOVA
Commissioner
RANDY J. BROWN
Commissioner
NORTHERN NEVADA OFFICE
1150 E. William Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701-3109
(775) 684-6101
• Fax (775) 684-6110 https://puc.nv.gov
SOUTHERN NEVADA OFFICE
9075 W. Diablo Drive, Suite 250
Las Vegas, Nevada 89148
(702) 486-7210
• Fax (702) 486-7206
STATE OF NEVADA
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Unclassified Job Announcement
ADMINISTRATIVE ATTORNEY
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada ("PUCN") is seeking qualified applicants for the position of
Administrative Attorney for the Office of General Counsel. This is an unclassified, at-will, full-time exempt
position within the State of Nevada.
About the PUCN: The PUCN is a quasi-judicial regulatory agency that, among other duties, ensures
investor-owned utilities comply with all applicable state and federal laws. For more information about the
agency, please visit the PUCN website at http://puc.nv.gov.
The Position's Key Areas of Responsibility:
• Provides legal advice to commissioners and hearing officers.
o Interprets and applies relevant statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
o Analyzes and evaluates positions of parties in contested cases addressing complex technical,
financial, and legal issues.
o Explains legal issues and makes recommendations.
• Drafts orders, regulations, reports, and notices.
• Schedules and participates in hearings, workshops, oral arguments, and prehearing conferences.
Assists in developing evidentiary records through questioning of expert witnesses.
• Collaborates with policy advisors, presiding officers, and other attorneys to construct legal
arguments, recommendations, and resolutions.
• May be expected to perform additional job-related duties and to have or develop additional job-related
knowledge and skills.
Skills Required:
Must be highly professional, well-organized, and self-motivated. Must be able to work independently with
minimal supervision as well as in a team environment in collaboration with engineers, accountants,
economists, and other legal staff; compile and summarize information and prepare correspondence or reports
related to assignments; and contribute effectively to the accomplishment of objectives. Must possess skill in
effective written and verbal communication; the ability to communicate with the general public and
representatives of public utilities and other parties who appear before the Commission; the ability to
collaboratively complete writing assignments; and the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute timelines.
Must be available for occasional travel.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited law school. Membership in the Nevada State Bar desirable.
Salary: Salary reflecting retirement (PERS) contributions by both the employee and the employer is up to
$121,803 ($104,328 for employer only contribution). Salary offers are based on a wide array of factors such
as a candidate's experience, skills, and education.
Benefits: The State benefits package includes enrollment in the Public Employees' Retirement System
(www.nvpers.org), a choice of health insurance plans (www.pebp.state.nv.us), twelve paid holidays, and
paid annual leave and sick leave, after appropriate waiting periods. Other optional benefits are also
available, including a deferred compensation program.
Position Location: This position will be located in Carson City or Las Vegas.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied.
Submit Cover Letter, Writing Sample, and Resume to:
Bre Potter
Public Utilities Commission of Nevada
Email bpotter@puc.nv.gov
In subject line please reference: Administrative Attorney Position
Posted: 05/20/24
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied
Job Address
Las Vegas, Nevada
United States
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