Technical Advisor II – IDP Attorney

About the role

The Technical Advisor II – IDP Attorney provides legal and technical support to the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). Under general supervision, the role involves representing staff before Administrative Law Judges, handling litigation in state and federal courts, and advising the ICC on regulatory matters before the FCC and FERC.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and ensure statutory compliance using legal methods and procedures.
• Research, analyze, and provide legal advice on matters pending before the ICC and related regulatory issues.
• Represent ICC staff before Administrative Law Judges on docketed matters.
• Prepare and file comments on issues before the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Required profile

• Licensed attorney with experience in administrative, energy, or communications law.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and manage multiple legal matters.

Required skills

• Legal research and statutory analysis.
• Litigation and representation before administrative law judges.
• Drafting legal documents and regulatory comments.