DEPUTY CHIEF OF LEGAL SERVICES

State of careers Rhode Island

4d • $110,161 - $124,825 • Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist a superior in the exercise of his/her duties with the responsibility for directing the work of a staff engaged in providing legal advice and services for the department; to participate in the formulation of overall policy and draft statements of such policies; as required, to perform legislative liaison functions for superior in order to insure that departmental decisions and policies are compatible with federal and state statutes and directives; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction a superior with wide latitude for the use of independent judgement and initiative; work is reviewed for results obtained and conformance to established policies, provisions of the laws, rules and regulations.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Assists a superior in directing the work of a staff composed of attorneys and stenographic assistants; reviews work in progress or upon completion for proficiency and conformance to law, rules and regulations.

Requirements

• A thorough knowledge of the legislative process and the ability to analyze, interpret, research, write and explain federal and state legislation and directives affecting the department and its programs.
• A thorough knowledge of the department’s programs, objectives, techniques and procedures and the ability to evaluate the effect of legislation on these programs.
• The ability to exercise judgement in making decisions in unusual cases involving legal matters.
• The ability to plan, organize, coordinate and direct the work of a staff of employees including attorneys engaged in handling departmental matters of a legal nature.
• Graduation from an accredited Law School.
• Employment in a responsible supervisory position within a legal services program involving the interpretation of law and the application of pertinent laws, rules, regulation, policies and decisions.
• Applicant must be a member of the Rhode Island bar and must maintain such membership as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated litigation experience in municipal Probate courts and Superior Court.
• Ability to juggle a volume of cases independently.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist a superior in the exercise of his/her duties with the responsibility for directing the work of a staff engaged in providing legal advice and services for the department.
• Participate in the formulation of overall policy and draft statements of such policies.
• Perform legislative liaison functions for superior to ensure that departmental decisions and policies are compatible with federal and state statutes and directives.
• Assist in developing and planning a legislative program for all programs administered by the department.
• Serve in a responsible professional capacity in the performance of legislative liaison functions to ensure that departmental decisions and policies are compatible with federal and state statues and directives.
• Monitor all state and federal legislation and regulations either proposed or enacted, affecting directly or indirectly the department and its programs.
• Analyze and interpret legislation and to prepare and present reports detailing the projected impact of such legislation on the department and its programs.
• Review and evaluate departmental programs and policies regarding legislation and to propose legislative changes.
• Research, develop and draft required changes in legislation.
• Provide information and consult with elected officials concerning the various programs of the department.
• Represent the department in cases before federal and state courts.
• Participate in the formulation and effectuation of overall legal policy.
• Do related work as required.

Benefits

• Information regarding benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees can be found on the Office of Employee Benefits' website.
• Direct deposit for all employees is required.
• New hires are required to participate in the direct deposit system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager