Staff Attorney 2

Are you an attorney who chose a law career to “make a difference”? Do you have the desire, experience and the ability to be a pro-active transactional attorney in the public sector? Then we encourage you to explore your options. As a government transactional attorney, you will have the opportunity to help establish statewide policy, work on cutting-edge issues, and make a difference.

The ideal candidate will provide efficient and ethical leadership and expertise on variety of issues pertaining to contract law in the Department of Administrative Services, located in Hartford, Connecticut. The incumbent will be accountable for independently performing a full range of legal tasks, including drafting or reviewing a wide range of contracts or other documents for goods, services, information technology, leasing, purchase and sale of real property, assisting in negotiations, conducting research and training, drafting policy, and providing legal advice to agency leaders and contracting professionals on matters pertaining to transactions, legislation, regulations and administrative policy in addition to other related assignments. Collaboration skills are essential to this position as the incumbent will act as a liaison between the Department and the Office of the Attorney General, Office of Policy and Management and the State Property Review Board along with other departments.

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Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Questions about any phase of this recruitment should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: Brenda Abele, Brenda.Abele@ct.gov or 860-713-5441.

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

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.

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 statues; considerable ability to comprehend, analyze and organize technical data and coordinate elements of legal cases.

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.

· Minimum of three (3) years of experience in commercial real estate including leasing, purchase and sale of real property and compliance;
· Minimum of three (3) years of drafting and negotiation of contracts with a concentration on agreements for the purchase of goods and services;
· Experience in writing formal contracts;
· Knowledge of landlord/tenant law and standards of title.

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

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.