State of Connecticut Executive Branch

In the Office of the Attorney General this class is accountable for directing a group of highly skilled attorneys and advising and consulting with the Attorney General in setting policy, procedure, precedent and legal opinions for the State of Connecticut. 

Receives administrative direction from the Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General, Counsel to the Attorney General or designated Associate Attorney General. 

Directs attorneys, paralegal and other staff. 

• Plans, organizes and directs work of a group of attorneys;
• Assigns cases, advises and consults on case strategies and assists in planning litigation;
• Evaluates performance;
• Oversees training and career development;
• Consults with and advises Attorney General on policies and decisions affecting department and agency operations;
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• May assist with or independently represent the State in most difficult, complex or highest impact cases including those likely to be appealed;
• May advise and counsel state agencies, departments, boards or commissions on highly sensitive or specialized legal problems;
• May review draft proposals of legislation;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of
  • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
  • law and legal process, legal principles and practice, administrative law, constitutional law, rules of process and rights and obligations of state agencies;
  • litigation and appellate process;
  • statutory authority of the Attorney General and operation and administration of the Office of the Attorney General;
• Considerable
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills.