Connecticut Department of Administrative Services · 6 days ago
Staff Attorney 2(Hybrid)
Wethersfield, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $127K/yr
2+ years expThe Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is seeking qualified applicants for the Staff Attorney 2 position within the DMV’s Legal Services Division. The role involves assisting with Driving Under the Influence matters, representing the DMV at administrative hearings, and providing legal guidance on various matters.
GovernmentService IndustrySocial Assistance
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
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
May testify at or monitor legislative proceedings
May represent agency in court when authorized
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law
Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel
Preferred
Experience with Driving Under the Influence laws
Experience with negotiating and drafting contracts
Experience as an attorney presenting cases under the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act
Experience with the Freedom of Information Act and its applicability to state agency records
Experience working with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word
Experience in virtually presenting legal cases and conducting legal conferences using Webex platform
Experience with drafting and editing correspondence regarding various legal matters
Benefits
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Company
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is a government firm that offers business functions to state agencies and municipalities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jenna Lynn Fusco, MS, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner 3 (Director of HR)
Natalie S. Wagner
Director of Strategic Operations and Partnerships
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