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Attorney 3-Public Service Commission-Kanawha Co.
State of West Virginia
Public Service Commission
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$80,437 - $129,284
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 26, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role involves serving as the lead lawyer for human resources matters at West Virginia's Public Service Commission, handling tasks like creating policies, researching employment laws, managing grievances, and leading training on workplace issues.
It also includes representing the agency in legal disputes and coordinating programs for equal employment opportunity and accessibility.
A good fit would be an experienced attorney with a strong background in employment law who enjoys advising on daily operations and staying updated on legal changes.
Key Requirements
- Admission to practice law in the State of West Virginia
- Five years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the practice of law
- Experience in human resources law, employment law, and related areas
- Ability to develop policies, handbooks, manuals, and training programs
- Skills in researching legal developments, tracking court opinions, and recommending policy revisions
- Proficiency in handling grievances, employment issues, and administrative litigation
- Experience serving as EEO coordinator, privacy officer, and advisor on workplace programs like workers’ compensation and ADA
Full Job Description
***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. ***
County of Vacancy: Kanawha
Number of Vacancies: 1
Under direction of the General Counsel, perform advanced, complex legal work as principal attorney in the human resources areas.
Specific areas of responsibility include: Develop agency policy, handbooks and manuals, research relative legal areas; track court opinions and legal developments in human resources, employment law, and related areas; review Commission policy and make necessary recommendations for policy revisions based on developments in case law; develop training programs for agency management and employees in areas mandated by workplace policies; research and handle grievances and other employment issues impacting the agency; represent the Commission in administrative litigation; serve as EEO coordinator and privacy officer; coordinate staff resources for workplace programs such as workers’ compensation, EEO and ADA; and serve as source of advice for administrative staff in daily operations.
Perform related duties as required.
***See the special salary range for the Public Service Commission below.***
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Qualifications
Training: Admission to practice law in the State of West Virginia.Experience: Five years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment in the practice of law.
Substitution: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment as an attorney with the agency to which assigned shall be considered the equivalent of two years of experience.
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
Additional Information
PSC salary exemption per West Virginia Code §24-1-1
Special salary range for the Public Service Commission:
The Public Service Commission has established a salary range of $80,437 to $129,284 for this classification.
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