Human Rights Attorney 2 (Hybrid) - #251119-4771SH-001

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about the law? Do you want to use that passion to assist the residents of Connecticut. If so, we invite you to read on and learn about the Human Rights Attorney 2 position with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities! The State of Connecticut, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) - Legal Division - is currently recruiting for one (1) Human Rights Attorney 2 position located in Hartford, CT. The mission of the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) is to eliminate discrimination through civil and human rights law enforcement and to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons within the state through advocacy and education. It is the statutory responsibility of the Commission to: Enforce human rights laws that ban illegal discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and credit transactions. Monitor compliance with state contract compliance laws and with laws requiring affirmative action in state agency personnel practices. Establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons in Connecticut through education and outreach activities. Position Highlights: PCN 134985 Legal Division Full-time | Hybrid | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm What we can offer you: View our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. A healthy work-life balance to all employees! The 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. In your role as a Human Rights Attorney 2, you will have the opportunity to: As a legal practitioner prepare and represent Commission in contested case hearings and litigation before other administrative bodies and courts in cases of varying degrees of difficulty and complexity in matters jointly prescribed by the Commission and Office of the Attorney General; Exercise judgement in prosecution of a heavy caseload of discriminatory practice complaints; Attend settlement and pre-trial conferences; Provide legal counsel and assistance to Commission constituent units; Exercise independent judgement and discretion in analysis and application of state and federal statutes, rules and regulations, constitutional provisions, administrative and court decisions and other legal authorities; May negotiate settlements, carry out appeals or assist on highly technical or specialized cases; Performs related duties as required. In the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the Office of Commission Counsel.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of federal and state civil rights legislation and interpretations, employment discrimination, administrative and constitutional law and rules of evidence
legal principles and their application
Knowledge of rights, obligations and statutory authority of Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
rules and conduct of proceedings in trial and appellate courts
Considerable interpersonal skills
oral and written communication skills
litigation and legal counseling skills
Considerable ability to analyze legal problems and present statements of fact, law and argument
negotiate settlements of discriminatory practices complaints
Ability to research, draft and review proposed regulations, legislation and other matters relative to Commission
Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law including handling constitutional, employment discrimination, labor or civil rights matters.
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in trial or appellate legal work.
Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut at time of appointment.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with civil rights litigation
Experience with litigation
Experience as an appellate clerk
Experience litigating cases before the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
Experience examining and cross-examining witnesses at hearings and trials
Experience conducting and/or participating in mediations

Responsibilities

As a legal practitioner prepares and represents Commission in contested case hearings and litigation before other administrative bodies and courts in cases of varying degrees of difficulty and complexity in matters jointly prescribed by the Commission and Office of the Attorney General
Exercises judgement in prosecution of a heavy caseload of discriminatory practice complaints
Attends settlement and pre-trial conferences
Provides legal counsel and assistance to Commission constituent units
Exercises independent judgement and discretion in analysis and application of state and federal statutes, rules and regulations, constitutional provisions, administrative and court decisions and other legal authorities
May negotiate settlements, carry out appeals or assist on highly technical or specialized cases
Performs related duties as required

Benefits

View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work-life balance to all employees!
The 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.

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