DEPUTY CHIEF OF LEGAL SERVICES

State of careers Rhode Island•Providence, RI

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. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: 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 to ensure that departmental decisions and policies are compatible with federal and state statutes and directives. As required, to assist in developing and planning a legislative program for all programs administered by the department. To participate in the formulation of overall policy and draft statements of such policies. To 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. To monitor all state and federal legislation and regulations either proposed or enacted, affecting directly or indirectly the department and its programs. To analyze and interpret legislation and to prepare and present reports detailing the projected impact of such legislation on the department and its programs. To review and evaluate departmental programs and policies regarding legislation and to propose legislative changes. To research, develop and draft required changes in legislation. To provide information and consult with elected officials concerning the various programs of the department. To represent the department in cases before federal and state courts. To participate in the formulation and effectuation of overall legal policy. To do related work as required.

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

Experience working for or with Government agencies in a legal capacity
Experience with administrative law and procedures
Labor/Personnel law and real estate law
Litigation and transactional law experience as well as experience supervising personnel preferred

Responsibilities

Assist 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
Assist in developing and planning a legislative program for all programs administered by the department
Participate in the formulation of overall policy and draft statements of such policies
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

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

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