Staff Attorney II - Exempt
About The Position
The Vermont State Ethics Commission is seeking a full-time (Limited Service) Staff Attorney to support the day-to-day operations of the Commission. The primary responsibilities of the Staff Attorney will be to provide ethics advice to state and municipal officials; handle ethics complaints filed with the Commission; provide recommendations to investigating entities on compliance with the state code of ethics; support ethics training and policy development; and help ensure fair, consistent, and practical administration of Vermont’s ethics laws. This role will primarily, but not exclusively, focus on municipal ethics, and the ideal candidate will have prior government ethics or municipal experience, or both. This role requires regular interaction with both the public and government officials, and candidates should be comfortable with regular, direct public engagement. Some travel for trainings and meetings may be required.
Requirements
- Admission to Vermont Bar, with a minimum of two years of experience as a licensed attorney, preferably in public law, municipal law, administrative law, or related practice.
- Experience analyzing facts and interpreting and applying laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, and/or administrative regulations
- Experience drafting legal guidance, conducting investigations, and/or advising government officials.
- Excellent legal writing, research, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public officials, and members of the public.
- Computer literacy, including knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Public speaking experience.
Nice To Haves
- Prior government ethics or municipal experience, or both.
- Experience working with public agencies, commissions, or ethics/compliance matters
Responsibilities
- Draft ethics advisory opinions, memoranda, guidance documents, policy materials, and correspondence
- Serve as a point of contact for individuals seeking to file ethics complaints with the Commission, review complaints and make referral determinations; provide written recommendations on the application of the state code of ethics to complaints
- Track complaint activity and deadlines
- Develop and provide ethics trainings for state and municipal officials
- Represent the Commission before legislative committees
- Prepare reports, summaries, and recommendations for Commission leadership
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or commissioners
Benefits
- Salary and benefits will be based upon qualifications and experience in accordance with the State of Vermont Attorney Pay Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
