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Attorney in Washington, DC

National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners ( NARUC) Jan 30,2018 Jan 03,2018 Location Washington DC
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Public Interest

Attorney

5-7 yrs required

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Legislative Affairs Counsel for Communications Technology and Water The candidate advocates before Congress, federal agencies, and other elected and non-elected officials the firm positions, policies, and objectives concerning water and telecommunications state regulatory authority and other related public policy issues. Serves to be responsible for strategic planning of the Association's congressional affairs activities, as well as analyzing, formulating, and monitoring issues and legislation at the federal and state levels. Assists with legal filings before federal courts and agencies. Reports to the General Counsel. Advocates for telecommunications, critical infrastructure, cyber security, water, and consumer issues on behalf of over 200 public utility commissioners in all fifty states and U.S. protectorates before members of Congress, committees, and staff. Establishes and maintains relationships and liaises with House and Senate committees and staffers on key issue areas. Drafts testimony and comments for association members before House and Senate committees and federal agencies. Develops and implements association legislative strategy and advocacy for relevant issue areas in collaboration with a diverse firm membership and committees. Provides staff support to firm’s Telecommunications, Water, and Consumer Affairs Committees and staff subcommittees, as well as other committees/staff subcommittees, such as Critical Infrastructure, as appropriate, including answering members’ inquiries and requests. Works with other members of the policy staff to support the Washington Action Committee, including providing strategic advice to members and senior staff focused on member grassroots advocacy. Works in collaboration with firm officers and members, the Executive Director, and other firm senior staff to develop long-term and short-term goals, strategies and activities that meet the objectives of firm’s strategic plan. Prepares reports and other documents and recommends appropriate action on telecommunications, technology, and water issues. Assists with the preparation of legal filings before federal courts and agencies, including drafting, editing, and submitting such filings. Attends meetings, briefings, and events on Capitol Hill, at federal agencies, and at other venues to gather information and/or brief lawmakers and staff on telecommunications, technology, and water issues and legislation. Promotes firm as the source of expertise regarding state telecommunications and water regulation to Congress, government agencies, trade associations, and other parties. Serves as a firm representative to external groups, government agencies, trade associations, and other parties on telecommunications, technology, and water issues in the absence of other available firm officials or members. Writes federal legislative updates and presents at association meetings, industry forums, and conferences nationwide. Attend all three of firm’s national meetings each year to support assigned committees and association members as needed.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a Law degree and 5-7 years of experience on Capitol Hill or in a federal agency, trade association, law firm, or consulting firm. Specific experience working on telecommunications and water issues is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of utility regulatory and legislative issues required. Must possess strong strategic and political skills to advance the Association in its advocacy efforts.

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