The State of Connecticut , Department of Developmental Services ( DDS ) - Central Office - has a full-time 1st shift job opportunity for a Staff Attorney 2 , in the Legal and Government Affairs Division, based out of Hartford ! We partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.
What We Have To Offer! To work for a Forbes top company: ' Forbes ' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage Comprehensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings Retirement healthcare offerings Professional growth and development opportunities Outstanding work-life balance State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information Position highlights: Hartford, CT Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week. However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency. Travel may be required as a part of this role. We hope you take this opportunity to join our team and make a difference! Selection Plan For Assistance in Applying:
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Application Process: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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Selection Process: This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.
During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the legal work of the agency.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Performs advanced and complex legal work of an agency Researches, analyzes and applies complex and conflicting laws, regulations, and legal principles Acts as hearing officer or represents agency in formal administrative, confidential or public proceedings on a full range of cases including in Probate Court Drafts advisory opinions, decisions, recommendations, findings, legislation, statutes, regulations, pleadings and other related legal documents for use in administrative proceedings and elsewhere Consults with the Office of the Attorney General on legal issues and assists in the preparation and presentation of trials and appeals Participates in the preparation and presentation of various educational trainings Reviews court decisions, new and proposed legislation and regulations to determine impact on agency operations Performs related duties as required Additional information here KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Considerable knowledge of legal principles, practices and procedures in Connecticut; legal research techniques; the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act; and the ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation; relevant agency policies and procedures; Knowledge of the rules of evidence; criminal and constitutional law and legislative process; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Considerable ability to apply judicial decisions to the interpretation of statutes; comprehend, analyze and organize technical data and coordinate elements of legal cases. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Significant experience drafting, editing, reviewing, indexing and cataloging documents with the State as a party including: contracts, MOU/MOAs, leases; legislation; policies and procedures Significant Probate Court and Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) experience Significant experience with Uniform Administrative Procedures Act SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
