ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL III, PSC

This is a recruitment for an Assistant General Counsel III for the Public Service Commission and is a Special Appointment position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (the Commission).

Please submit a writing sample, an official law school transcript, and evidence of admission to, and good standing in the Maryland Bar to the Department of Budget and Management, Personnel Services Division Attn:  Joyce Milles,, 301 W. Preston Street, Rm 705, Baltimore, MD 21201. 

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William Donald Schaefer Tower

6 St. Paul Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6806

Provides legal advice to the Commission on a wide array of matters related to the regulation of gas, electric, transportation, telecommunications and other industries. This Special Appointment position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (the Commission).

Responsible for litigating cases in State and Federal courts;

Appearing before the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission;

Conducting legal research;

and writing and drafting various Commission Orders and Documents.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Possession of a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law. Experience:

Experience as a practicing attorney.

Notes:

1. An Assistant General Counsel, PSC must be a member of the Maryland Bar at the time of appointment.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in judge advocate general classification or judge advocate general specialty codes in the general attorney field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. Note:  Candidates must have a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school, and have at least five years of legal experience.

Administrative law and/or litigation experience is preferred.  Experience in utility regulation, including practice before a regulatory utility commission, a background in economics, business or accounting, trial and appellate litigation experience, and practical knowledge of State personnel law and the State procurement process are desirable.

A valid authorization to work in the U. S. and a valid Maryland driver's license are required.

Benefits include paid holidays, vacation/sick/personal days, medical and dental insurance, pension plan, supplemental retirement plans, employee credit union and direct deposit. 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

 

It is strongly encouraged that you apply online, however, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail, email,  or deliver in person.  Please include your name, and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing,

Application inquiries can be directed to the information listed below or you may send an email to joyce.milles1@maryland.gov.  Fax number is 410-333-7671.  TTY users call Maryland Relay Service. 

Our mailing address is:

Department of Budget and Management

Personnel Services Division, Rm 705

Attn:  Joyce Milles

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.  

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply