State of Connecticut Executive Branch

In the Department of Consumer Protection and Office of Early Childhood this class is accountable for directing staff engaged in conducting research and advising the Commissioner on matters pertaining to legislation, regulations and administrative policy.

In a Constitutional Office, this class is accountable for managing programs and processes, conducting research and advising leadership on matters pertaining to legislation, regulations, contracts and/or administrative policy.

Receives executive direction from the Commissioner or other administrative official of higher grade.

May direct staff as assigned.

• Directs staff and operations of the legal unit and in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General works on a variety of difficult, complex and sensitive legal matters;
• Coordinates, plans and manages unit activities;
• Assists in development of agency program proposals, rules and policy;
• Interprets statutes and regulations and ensures conformance with statutory purpose and authority;
• Evaluates staff;
• Assists in developing budget proposals for consistency with statutes and regulations;
• Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of unit who might impact program activities;
• Provides staff training and assistance;
• Researches and advises Commissioner on matters pertaining to legislation, regulations and administrative policy;
• Drafts proposed legislation and regulations;
• Provides assistance to staff in implementing newly enacted legislation;
• Conducts and assists staff in preparation for administrative proceedings including preparation of administrative record;
• Prepares final decisions of Commissioner in contested cases;
• Assists staff and Office of the Attorney General in preparation for court cases;
• Drafts, negotiates, and completes administrative review of contracts and agreements;
• Advises Commissioner concerning matters which require an opinion from Office of the Attorney General and drafts requests for opinions;
• Acts as liaison between Commissioner and Attorney General;
• Assists staff on matters relating to enforcement orders and civil penalties;
• Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• May conduct legal seminars for department staff;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of
  • and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • relevant agency policies and procedures;
  • Uniform Administrative Procedures Act;
  • legislative process;
• Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to interpret, analyze and prepare legislation and other legal documents.

Three (3) years of experience as an attorney with some responsibility for research, development, planning and review of legislative and/or regulatory programs.