State of Connecticut · 3 days ago
Staff Attorney 2 Hybrid #260107-0088AR-001
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
2+ years expThe State of Connecticut is seeking a motivated and talented candidate to join their team as a Staff Attorney 2 within the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS). This role involves providing legal guidance on various employment and school law topics, managing legal compliance trends, and representing the agency at hearings.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Advise on various employment and school law topics (e.g., special education, school discipline, civil rights, Title IX, student privacy)
Manage emerging legal and compliance trends
Represent the agency at hearings
Collaborate with other state agencies and State Board of Education
Negotiate contracts
Provide guidance on labor relations matters related to nine bargaining units with CTECS
Facilitate trainings and presentations on legal topics to administrators and staff across both virtual and in person environments
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 in one or more of the following areas: public labor and employment law, State contracts, Freedom of Information Act, and FERPA
Experience with researching and interpreting the law on topics such as Employment Law, Title IX, Labor Relations, public procurement
Experience with researching and interpreting State and federal statutes and regulations relevant to school law (K-12 or higher education)
Experience responding to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
Experience responding to Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities complaints
Experience drafting legal documents such as opinions, memoranda, stipulated agreements and contracts
Experience in the development and revision of policies
Benefits
Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
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.
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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