State of Connecticut · 1 day ago
Staff Attorney 2 Hybrid #260109-0088AR-002
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
2+ years expThe State of Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection is hiring a Staff Attorney 2 to ensure compliance and fairness in highly regulated industries. The role involves case development, negotiation, and prosecution at administrative hearings, focusing on the regulation of the pharmaceutical, cannabis, and hemp industries.
Government Administration
No H1B
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
Legal experience in the pharmaceutical, cannabis, or healthcare industry
Experience in case formation and management
Experience in litigation
Experience with administrative law
Experience working with a government agency
Benefits
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Company
State of Connecticut
The State of Connecticut – Executive Branch employs thousands of dedicated professionals, committed to providing a safe and thriving environment for our community, and visitors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Heidi B. Pugliese MSN, RN
Chief Executive Officer
Nicole Hernandez
Regional Chief Operating Officer
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