Staff Attorney 2

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of State Ethics is hiring a Staff Attorney 2 for its Enforcement Division. Under the general supervision of an Ethics Enforcement Officer or another higher-grade employee, the position evaluates, investigates, and prosecutes alleged violations of the Codes of Ethics in Chapter 10 of the Connecticut General Statutes. Much of the Enforcement Division’s work is confidential. The role involves independently performing a full range of agency legal work, including complex legal research and analysis, investigations and enforcement proceedings, administrative and court proceedings, legal drafting, and related duties. The position is based at 165 Capitol Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut, and operates in a hybrid environment, with remote work available after successful completion of the probationary period. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week on the first shift.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated interest or experience in the core advocacy mission of the Office of State Ethics.
Demonstrated interest or experience conducting hearings.
Demonstrated interest or experience in all aspects of trial preparation and trial presentation in administrative or judicial proceedings.
Experience in litigation and discovery practice, including e-discovery, conducting depositions, examining witnesses, preparing and arguing motions, and preparing briefs in administrative or judicial matters.
Experience conducting legal investigations.
Experience working in a confidential environment.
Experience negotiating legal settlements.
Excellent legal writing experience.
Experience with the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act.
Demonstrated experience working in a team setting.
Experience communicating effectively and/or public speaking.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, investigate, and prosecute alleged violations of the Codes of Ethics under Chapter 10 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Perform advanced and complex legal work for the agency.
Research, interpret, analyze, and apply complex or conflicting laws, regulations, case law, and legal principles.
Act as a hearing officer or represent the agency in formal administrative and public proceedings involving complex legal and technical issues.
Negotiate and draft settlement agreements.
Draft advisory opinions, rulings, decisions, recommendations, findings, legislation, statutes, regulations, publications, and other legal documents.
Assist in preparing and presenting trials and appeals.
Consult with the Office of the Attorney General on legal issues.
Conduct investigations and enforcement proceedings.
Prepare comprehensive reports for administrative and court proceedings, as well as pleadings and other court papers.
Participate in educational activities and provide authorized legal guidance.
Provide input into policy formation and assess how court decisions and new or proposed laws and regulations may affect agency operations.
Prepare and maintain precedent manuals and review legal and related documents for legal sufficiency.
May testify at or monitor legislative proceedings and may represent the agency in court when authorized.
Perform related duties as required.