State of Connecticut · 13 hours ago
Staff Attorney 2 Hybrid #260120-0088AR-001
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
2+ years expThe Connecticut State Department of Education is recruiting for a Staff Attorney 2 position within their Office of Legal and Governmental Affairs. The role involves engaging with Bureau of Special Education staff on administrative complaints and ensuring compliance with legal standards in education for students with disabilities.
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
Considerable knowledge of legal principles, practices and procedures in Connecticut
Considerable knowledge of legal research techniques
Considerable knowledge of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act
Ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation
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
Preferred
Experience representing clients at Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings and reviewing Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
Experience representing clients in Connecticut State Department of Education special education administrative complaints, hearings, or mediations
Experience drafting legal briefs or legal memoranda in administrative or court cases involving federal and Connecticut special education law
Experience interpreting and applying federal and state special education statutes including the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
Experience applying legal requirements to violations of special education law
Experience working with legal and non-legal staff
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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