Litigation Counsel

Profile

• Perform legal work as assigned in connection with dockets filed at the Commission and coordinate this work with the Conservation Division Director or the Director’s designated members of the Conservation Division’s Staff. This includes, but is not limited to, evaluating issues and facilitating formulation of Staff positions; coordinating preparation of testimony; preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs; providing representation in hearings and prehearing conferences by making oral arguments, examining and cross examining witnesses.
• Draft proposed orders for the Commission and advise the Commission regarding pending state agency proceedings. Proposed Orders will include recommendations on legal issues and factual findings that affect or concern oil and natural gas production and conservation matters. Research may be presented to Commissioners through proposed orders or memoranda summarizing recommended course of action based upon research in applicable areas of administrative law and oil & gas law and evaluation of technical issues.
• Assist with representation of the Commission as legal counsel in federal agency proceedings and in federal and state court proceedings.
• Prepare legal documents for filing in those proceedings based upon research and application of laws, court decisions and other legal authorities through written briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents in connection with these proceedings.
• Advise the Commission on administrative matters, such as assisting with determination of appropriate administrative policies and procedures and rules and regulations.
• Research and assist in implementing special projects identified and assigned by the Commissioners.

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