Attorney

Company: Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board
Location: Topeka
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Attorney

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.




Job ID 207222




Location Shawnee County







Full/Part Time Full-Time




Job Posting closes: Open Until Filled




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





Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information---






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






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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete


Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page


DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)


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Cover Letter

Resume



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How to Claim Veterans Preference


Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.


Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference






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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