Energy and Utilities Unit Consumer Attorney

The National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) is seeking an experienced attorney to work for economic justice for low-income and other disadvantaged communities as a member of NCLC’s Energy and Utilities Unit. The attorney will support state advocates in the southeast working to advance energy affordability before utility commissions and legislators.

The attorney will provide technical assistance for administrative litigation before state utility commissions and will intervene in selected proceedings in conjunction with local advocacy partners. The attorney will participate in a coalition of consumer advocates primarily based in the southeast, and will help to develop partnerships with advocates in the region. Additional duties include: research and writing, conducting trainings, and public speaking. The attorney will also participate actively in NCLC’s Energy and Utilities Unit and support our nationwide Energy and Utilities work.

This position will be a hybrid or remote role, requiring travel in the southeast, to Boston, and other locations as needed. A candidate who is located in the southeast is strongly preferred.

Founded in 1969, NCLC is a nonprofit, public interest advocacy organization that seeks to build economic security and family wealth for low-income and other economically disadvantaged Americans. NCLC is a leading source of legal and public policy expertise on consumer issues for lawyers, federal and state policymakers, consumer advocates, journalists, and front-line service providers. For more information, please see our website at www.nclc.org.

Qualifications:

• A law degree from an accredited law school.
• At least 7 years of legal experience
• Admission to the bar in good standing required; ability to be admitted pro hac vice in southeastern states as needed
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and act independently
• Strong legal and analytical skills
• Administrative law experience
• Expertise in energy and utility issues required
• Experience in administrative litigation before state utility commissions required
• Strong communication skills, including effective and persuasive writing, public speaking and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse coalitions, funders, and the media, including a track record of building connections between people and organizations to advance shared objectives
• Ability to represent NCLC in a range of situations
• Ability to be flexible, collaborative, diplomatic, and proactive and to work with staff throughout NCLC
• Demonstrated commitment to racial justice, and to advocating for equity for low-income and other historically marginalized and economically disadvantaged people and communities
• Strong preference for an attorney based or located in the southeast

NCLC is a nonprofit, public interest advocacy organization that seeks to build economic security and family wealth for low-income and other economically disadvantaged people. NCLC is a leading source of legal and public policy expertise on consumer issues for lawyers, federal and state policymakers, consumer advocates, journalists, and front-line service providers. NCLC provides a supportive and flexible working environment, with highly talented and committed staff, exciting work, and the opportunity to have a significant impact on issues affecting low-income consumers. For more information, please see our website at www.nclc.org.

The National Consumer Law Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and believes that diversity strengthens our work. Employment decisions are made based on merit and without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, military service or status, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, pregnancy or a condition related to pregnancy, ancestry, political affiliation or beliefs, or any factors unrelated to the skills and qualifications for the position in question. Individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment screening, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources Manager at careers@nclc.org

NCLC offers an outstanding and generous benefits package that includes employer-paid medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as pre-tax savings plans, a retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and generous paid time off including holidays, sick time, personal time, parental and family leave, and 4 weeks of paid vacation per year.