Staff Attorney ; Hybrid

Staff Attorney 2 – Hybrid – Wethersfield, CT
Open: 1/12/2026 12:00 AM – Close: 1/21/2026 11:59 PM
Salary: $99,570 – $127,418 per year (state‑service minimum for new hires)

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• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance for all employees

• Full‑time, 40 hours/week
• Monday‑Friday
• 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• May be required to travel within the state

The selected candidate will assist with Driving Under the Influence matters handled by the DMV, including representing the DMV at administrative hearings and assisting the Office of the Attorney General with cases under appeal. The candidate will also support day‑to‑day operations by drafting and processing contracts, presenting hearings, responding to Freedom of Informationufig requests and providing informal legal opinions on various legal matters.

Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.

• Meet minimum qualifications as listed in the posting by the close date.
• List earned credits and degrees accurately; foreign credentials must be validated by a recognized US accrediting service.
• Resumes are not accepted at the initial stage. Additional documentation (cover letter, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, references, licensure, etc.) may be required later.
• Specify preferred shift(s) and location(s) on your application.
• Submit all materials by the posted deadline; late submissions are rarely accepted.
• Salary calculations apply only for current state employees and are not comparable across state branches.

• Referral Questions, if required, must be completed by their expiration date.
• Only candidates whose experience aligns best with the role will be invited for an interview. Review the Interview Preparation Guide before applying.
• Maintain daily access to your Job Aps Personal Status Board for updates.
• Applications may be considered for future vacancies within the same job class.
• Position will be filled in accordance with contractual, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotional and merit rules. All hires must comply with the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials.

The class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the legal work of the agency.

• Perform advanced and complex legal work.
• Research, interpret, analyze, and apply complex laws, regulations, case law and legal principles.
• Act as hearing officer or represent agency in 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 Mukama 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.
• Prepare pleadings and other court papers.
• Interpret and apply complex or conflicting laws and regulations.
• Participate in educational activities.
• Provide legal guidance when authorized.
• Contribute to policy formation.
• Review court decisions, proposed laws, and regulations to assess impact on agency operations.
• Maintain precedent manuals.
• Ensure legal(sp) adequacy of documents.
• Testify at or monitor legislative proceedings when authorized.
• Represent agency in court when authorized.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Substantial knowledge of Connecticut legal principles, practices, procedures, research techniques, the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act.ve and the ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation.
• Knowledge of rules of evidence; criminal, constitutional law and legislative process.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient oral and written communication.
• Ability to apply judicial decisions to statutory interpretation, analyze and Polling and coordinate technical data in legal cases.