Staff Attorney

The State of Connecticut, Department of Labor (DOL) is currently sourcing for a Staff Attorney 2to join our team's Legal Division, located in Wethersfield, CTThe 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.

• SHIFT:
  Full-time | first-shift
• SCHEDULE:
  
  Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (40 hours per week)
• LOCATION:
  
  Wethersfield, CT
• YOUR ROLE:
  You can learn more about this position within the class specification and the 'Examples of Duties' section below.
• NOTE:
  
  After successful completion of the working test period, the role may offer a hybrid telework schedule.

• Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
• Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
• Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees.
• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service.  for more information.

We invite you to view our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more.

• Providing limitless opportunities;
• Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
• Performing meaningful work and;
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. In order to accomplish this in a constantly evolving environment, we assist workers and employers to become competitive in the global economy. We take a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers and employers, and the other agencies that serve them. We ensure the supply of high-quality integrated services that serve the needs of our customers.

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In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

Please include any related endorsements and/or certification and licensure credential details within your application.

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

• 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…