Staff Attorney 1 (Confidential)
About The Position
The State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Staff Attorney 1 (confidential) within its legal division. This role provides a unique opportunity to work at the core of state government, supporting the Executive Branch’s primary budget and policy agency. The successful candidate will assist OPM’s General Counsel in managing a diverse range of legal matters related to the agency's operations, including state budget, finance, policy, legislation, labor, employment, human resources, and special projects. The position also includes generalized training in all facets of agency legal work.
Requirements
- A degree from an accredited law school
- Must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut by the conclusion of the applicable working test period.
- Individuals who meet the qualifications and requirements for admission under Section 2-13 of the Connecticut Practice Book must become admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut by the conclusion of the applicable working test period.
Nice To Haves
- Admission to Connecticut Bar
- Litigation and discovery experience, with actual experience working with data and e-discovery production software(s)
- Employment law investigation and litigation experience
- Freedom of Information and e-discovery experience
- Experience with record retention practices and docket calendar management practices
- Experience reviewing and interpretating state and federal statutes and regulations and advising clients
- Experience working with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in writing memoranda of law, briefs and client advisory letters or communications
Responsibilities
- Assist in FOIA and litigation discovery responses and document production
- Act as hearing officer or represents agency in formal administrative and public proceedings involving legal and technical issues
- Analyze complex and technical evidence
- Conduct research and provides guidance on collective bargaining and labor relations matters
- Negotiate and drafts settlement agreements
- Draft advisory opinions, rulings, decisions, recommendations, findings, legislation, statutes, regulations, publications and other related legal documents
- Assist in the preparation and presentation of trials and appeals
- Consult with the Office of the Attorney General on legal issues
- Research routine legal issues and assists in researching complex legal issues
- Conduct investigations and enforcement proceedings
- Prepare comprehensive reports for use in administrative and court proceedings
- Prepare pleadings and other court papers
- Interpret statutes, regulations and rulings
- Participate in the conduct of various staff educational activities
- Review court decisions, new and proposed laws and regulations to determine impact on agency operations
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of precedent manuals or policies
- Review legal and other related documents for legal sufficiency
- May provide legal counsel and advice when duly authorized
- May testify at or monitor legislative proceedings
- Perform related duties as required
Benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
