Agency Information: The Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board (CURB) is seeking a highly motivated regulatory attorney with excellent writing, analytical and oral advocacy skills to assist the consumer counsel in representing residential and small commercial consumers in utility rate cases and other regulatory proceedings before the Kansas Corporation Commission, Courts of Kansas and the Kansas Legislature. About the Position Who can apply: Anyone with a degree from an accredited law school Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes Search Keywords: CURB, Topeka, Shawnee, Litigation, Utilities, Attorney Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 * Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Employment Benefits Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Position Summary & Responsibilities Position Summary: As directed by the Consumer Counsel, serves as litigation attorney in regulation cases, as well as in utility complaints filed by residential and small business ratepayers. CURB attorneys are responsible for all aspects of case development and presentation, including issue development, discovery, testimony both alone or in conjunction with outside consultants, preparation of motions, briefs and other internal and external communications. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Conducts legal and other research analysis associated with technical, economic, legal, and administrative issues; attends informal conferences and meetings of parties involved; appears and participates in public hearings and court proceedings held before the Kansas Corporation Commission (Commission) and Kansas Courts; and informs and advises the Board of concerning issues involving utility cases. Qualifications Education: Degree from an accredited law school Licensing & Certification: Certification of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website at https://www.ksrevenue.gov/taxclearance.html. If you need assistance with tax clearance, please contact the Kansas Department of Revenue at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov. Recruiter Contact Information Name: Shonda Rabb Email: shonda.rabb@ks.gov Phone: (785) 271-3107 Mailing Address: 1500 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka, Kansas 66604 Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
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