Staff Attorney 2 at The Department of Children and Families in Hartford, Connecticut

Job Description:

Introduction

Are you looking to take your legal career to the next level? Come join our hardworking team. We encourage you to apply today!


The State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), is now accepting applications for two Staff Attorney 2 roles in Hartford, CT. It is the DCP's mission to ensure a fair and equitable marketplace, safe products and services for consumers in the industries that we license, regulate, and enforce. We are responsible for protecting citizens from marketplace fraud, unfair business practices, and physical injury from unsafe items. This protection is achieved through licensure, inspection, investigation, enforcement, and public education activities.




Your Role:




Proposed legislation during the 2021 session would authorize an adult use cannabis marketplace that will require these positions. These positions will only be filled if this legislation passes. DCP's Legal Division is responsible for case development, negotiation and prosecution at administrative hearings. These positions will be responsible for overseeing the enforcement and legal issues related to the DCP Drug Control Division and its medical marijuana, hemp and adult use cannabis programs.




Work-Life Balance & Employee Value Proposition (EVP): Full-time, 40 Hours per week, Monday-Friday. Alternative work hours may be available upon request, and weekend/evening hours may be required. Located at 450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford, CT.




What's in It For You- Leading Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary structure, excellent health & dental coverage, generous vacation, personal, and sick time, retirement plan options & more!

Selection Plan

To be considered for this job opening you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. Please ensure that your application is complete before submitting.



All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application.



Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.



This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.



Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.



The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.



Due to the volume of applications anticipated, the DCP is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through yourJobApsportal account.



Should you have questions regarding this recruitment please contact Jennifer.Neumann@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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; may testify at or monitor legislative proceedings; may represent agency in court when authorized; 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; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of legal principles, practices and procedures in Connecticut; considerable knowledge of legal research techniques; considerable knowledge of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act; considerable knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation; considerable knowledge of 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

STAFF ATTORNEY 2: Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law.
STAFF ATTORNEY 3: Three (3) years of experience in the practice of law at the level of Staff Attorney 2 in the same state agency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with civil litigation.


• Experience with the Administrative Procedures Act, including experience in administrative law or consumer protection law.


• Knowledge of how the medical field is regulated.


• Experience in negotiation of legal settlements.


• Experience drafting motions.


• Experience with cannabis legislation and regulation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut.
2. May be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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