Entry Level Lawyer Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities include:

• Develop skilled, technical opinions through analyses of all relevant utility applications, petitions, testimony, schedules, and exhibits. 
• Gather information through data requests, onsite audits, and other research methods as necessary.
• Summarize large amounts of data and testimony.  
• Draw conclusions from research to build case foundations and contribute to case development.  
• Prepare quality, persuasive testimony and exhibits to support OUCC case positions.
• Serve as case team leader, and a significant contributor responsible for addressing multiple issues. 
• Consistently provide articulate written testimony and oral testimony under cross-examination at public hearings. 
• Assist other OUCC staff with projects while maintaining regular personal workload. 
• Anticipate problems and develop alternatives in advance. 
• Take appropriate decisive action to achieve agency and division goals and objectives. 
• Work with multi-disciplinary project teams that include attorneys, economists, accountants, engineers, and other specialists. 
• Proactively maintain required level of professional knowledge through timely review of modifications to principles, standards, federal and state laws, and legal decisions. 
• Ability to perform duties in a confidential and professional manner.  
• Review current utility regulatory practices and theories. 
• Engage in continuous personal and professional development. 

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of two years agency or industry experience. 
• Master’s Degree in Accounting or CPA certification is preferred.

Additional qualifications:

• Ability to make objective and well-reasoned recommendations. 
• Possess: strong written and verbal skills; the ability to work independently and in teams to meet deadlines; and the ability to produce work product in a well-organized manner. 
• Extensive computer skills in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel.
• Ability to work on and/or manage multiple cases simultaneously. 
• Able to understand detailed cost of service and rate design studies.
• Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical issues. 
• Able to work with tight deadlines under demanding conditions.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.