Attorney 2 PUC
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This job posting closes on 3/12/2026. All application must be submitted through the external link by 3/12/2026 at 11:59pm.
THE POSITION
Are you interested in resolving cases of importance to the public? We are seeking an attorney interested in public service to join our team of professionals. This is a rewarding position in a dynamic environment which takes full advantage of an attorney's talents and skills as an adjudicator, negotiator, liaison, problem-solver, and team player. Enhance your career with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission as a presiding officer who metes out justice!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will be serving as a Special Agent in the Office of Administrative Law Judge (OALJ), hearing and writing decisions on cases involving requests for payment arrangements and appeals from Bureau of Consumer Services informal complaint decisions. You will also be responsible for reviewing the written decisions of administrative law judges and suggesting revisions or clarifications. Additionally, you will perform legal research, prepare legal memoranda, help prepare training and reference materials, make presentations, and serve on various intra and inter-bureau working groups.
OALJ provides a dynamic and exciting work environment where justice is fairly and efficiently administered in each and every case!
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
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Telework: Part-time work from home (telework) may be a potential feature of this position. The successful candidate is required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework has been approved. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office.
- To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements:
- Within a reasonable travel distance of headquarters; and
- Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at ra-puchr@pa.gov or 717.787.8714.
- To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements:
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of professional legal experience and graduation from an accredited school of law; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Post Employment Requirement:
- 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
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
You must apply through external link, applications submitted through Handshake will not be accepted or reviewed.