Staff Attorney 2

Department of Labor•Wethersfield, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Labor (DOL) is currently sourcing for a Staff Attorney 2 to join our team's Legal Division, located in Wethersfield, CT. The Legal Division is responsible for providing legal guidance on all laws under the jurisdiction of DOL to the executive administration and giving support and assistance to agency staff. This position is open to current state employees. After successful completion of the working test period, the role may offer a hybrid telework schedule.

Requirements

Must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut
Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law
Considerable knowledge of legal principles, practices and procedures in Connecticut
Considerable knowledge of legal research techniques
Considerable knowledge of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act
Ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation
Ability to interpret and apply relevant agency policies and procedures
Knowledge of the rules of evidence
Knowledge of criminal and constitutional law and legislative process
Considerable interpersonal skills
Considerable oral and written communication skills
Considerable ability to apply judicial decisions to the interpretation of statutes
Considerable ability to comprehend, analyze and organize technical data and coordinate elements of legal cases

Nice To Haves

Experience researching, interpreting and applying relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation that relate to CT statutes and regulations within CTDOL’s jurisdiction
Experience conducting investigations and preparing findings
Experience with the mediation process in a complaint investigation
Experience drafting legal documents in administrative proceedings
Experience with public speaking and presenting seminars/webinars
Experience effectively communicating with and advising clients on legal matters in both written and oral forms
Experience managing competing deadlines and handling sensitive information

Responsibilities

Performs advanced and complex legal work of an agency
Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies complex and conflicting laws and regulations, case law and legal principles
Acts as hearing officer or represents agency in formal administrative and public proceedings on a full range of cases involving complex legal and technical issues
Negotiates and drafts settlement agreements
Drafts advisory opinions, rulings, decisions, recommendations, findings, legislation, statutes, regulations, publications and other related legal documents
Assists in the preparation and presentation of trials and appeals
Consults with the Office of the Attorney General on legal issues
Researches complex legal issues
Conducts investigations and enforcement proceedings
Prepares comprehensive reports for use in administrative and court proceedings
Prepares pleadings and other court papers
Interprets and applies complex or conflicting laws and regulations, case law and legal principles
Participates in the conduct of various educational activities
Provides legal guidance when duly authorized
Provides input into policy formation
Reviews court decisions, new and proposed laws and regulations to determine impact on agency operations
Prepares and maintains precedent manuals
Reviews legal and other related documents for legal sufficiency
May testify at or monitor legislative proceedings
May represent agency in court when authorized
Performs related duties as required