Assistant Counsel, NS-25 (Policy)
Public Service, Department of · Albany · New York
- Role
- Policy analyst
- Posted
- Aug 4, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 17, 2026
- Salary
- $96,336 to $121,413 Annually
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Summary
The Assistant Counsel, NS-25 (Policy) works in the Office of General Counsel at the New York Department of Public Service, handling legal matters related to utility regulation, rate-setting, and public service law. Under supervising attorneys, the role involves researching regulatory law, analyzing utility applications and petitions, advising the Commission on legal issues, and preparing legal documents and orders. The position requires mastering technical policy issues alongside engineers and economists to ensure Commission processes comply with applicable laws.
Key qualifications
- Admission to the New York State Bar and two years of experience in the practice of law
- Experience in utility services regulation or policy, litigation, or administrative law preferred
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional organizational and analytical skills
- Experience working with teams and committees
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