Attorney

Job TitleLawyers in the CPUC's Legal Division both litigate and advise on matters as varied as:Just and reasonable utility ratesThe safety, reliability, and resiliency of utility infrastructure, including cybersecurityClimate change, renewable energy, and achieving California's goal of 100% zero-carbon electricity by 2045Internet neutralityPhone service quality, 9-1-1 reliability, and universal communications serviceSafe drinking water and water conservation effortsEnvironmental justice, equity for Disadvantaged Communities, and non-discriminatory serviceVehicle Electrification and Building DecarbonizationTransportation Network Companies such as Uber and LyftAutonomous Vehicle Companies such as Waymo and ZooxRail and transit safetyEnvironmental protectionCivil enforcementGovernment law, such as the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, Public Records Act, and the Political Reform ActEmployment and public contracting lawMany other consumer protection responsibilitiesUnder direction from an Assistant Chief Public Utilities Counsel or on some occasions, under case direction from senior counsel: Attorneys are expected to handle a multitude of projects, involving either litigation, appellate or advisory assignments. Typical tasks may include: acting as staff counsel in general rate cases, investigations and enforcement, and other administrative proceedings before the Commission; directing the preparation of the case to be presented on behalf of the Commission's staff, and serving as counsel for the staff advocating positions at public hearings in such proceedings; reviewing applications for the rehearing of Commission decisions and assessing whether legal error has been demonstrated; defending Commission decisions when appealed. In addition, incumbent may handle a variety of advisory tasks including: providing legal advice in the preparation of drafts of Commission decisions and orders; advising Commissioners, Administrative Law Judges, and staff on legal problems in connection with regulatory statutes and orders, rules, and regulations of the Commission; representing the Commission and the State before Federal and State courts and administrative agencies.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.