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puc assistant counsel 1 - i&e rates

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA · HybridFull-time$69–105K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$69–105K/yr
Location
Harrisburg, PAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Pennsylvania Bar Admission Or Preparatory StepsDoctorate

Job overview

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement seeks recent law school graduates to begin careers in utility law-focused litigation as Assistant Counsel 1. The positions support review of filings and investigations, preparation of research and case materials, and legal actions in the Rates or Enforcement Division. The role is full-time in Harrisburg, with daily headquarters reporting required unless approved for telework.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Legal ResearchLegal AnalysisLitigationNegotiationHearing AdvocacyWitness Examination

Qualifications

Law School GraduationPennsylvania Bar Admission or Preparatory Steps

Full job description

Salary $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number N-2026-60422 Department Public Utility Commission Division PU Inspn Rts Opening Date 10/15/2026 Closing Date 10/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code G6001 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union Commonwealth Bar Association Bargaining Unit Z4 Pay Group ST08 Bureau / Division Code 00171301 Bureau / Division Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement - Rates Division and the Enforcement Division Worksite Address Bureau of Investigation & Enforcement Worksite Address 400 North Street City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17120 Contact Name Illy Tobin Contact Phone 717.787.8714 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's (PUC) Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E) is looking for recent law school graduates who enjoy working in a team-based environment and are interested in beginning their career in utility law-focused litigation as an Assistant Counsel 1 (AC1). Positions are available in both the Rates Division and the Enforcement Division of I&E.If you are highly motivated, detail-oriented, and interested in a career in litigation, you are encouraged to apply. The Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement is a highly rewarding bureau to work for due to its charge to represent the public interest and its team-based atmosphere. DESCRIPTION OF WORK These positions support the review of filings and investigations to guide legal actions within the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement. Work involves preparing research and case materials that support hearings and legal decisions. As an Assistant Counsel 1, you will perform the following duties: 1. Review Actions: Examine filings or investigations to determine the proper response for enforcement 2. Research Preparation: Develop analyses and recommendations on legal and procedural matters 3. Case Development: Prepare documents, testimony, and strategies for litigation and hearings 4. Team Coordination: Work with technical or legal staff to build strong and organized case approaches 5. Settlement Work: Negotiate agreements or prepare materials for further legal action 6. Hearing Advocacy: Present arguments, question witnesses, and support evidence before Administrative Law Judges Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment 2. Note: This posting will have positions available in the Rates Division and the Enforcement Division. 3. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. 4. 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. 5. To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's alternate (telework) worksite must meet the following requirements: 6. Within a reasonable travel distance of headquarters; and 7. Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 8. Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office [email protected] 717.787.8714. 9. **Salary:**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 10. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINI G & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 1. Graduation from an approved school of law and certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, or preparatory steps to become a member thereof. Continued employment is conditional upon the obtaining of such certificate of admission. Additional Requirements: 1. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: 1. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). 2. If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 3. Your ... For full info follow application link. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,158 open Attorney jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$69–105K/yr
  • Pennsylvania median$96–132K/yr26 salary ranges
  • US median$112–185K/yr1,407 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $87K, is 23% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($114K) — in the lowest quarter of Attorney salary ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 62 open Attorney jobs in Pennsylvania and 2,158 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Attorney postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (1,445 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 1,230 of the 2,158 open Attorney jobs (57%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

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