Recruitment #190613-6142AR-001
Location |
Hartford, CT
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Date Opened | 6/17/2019 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $63,215* - $81,807/year (*New State employees start at the minimum) |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 6/26/2019 11:59:00 PM |
The State of Connecticut, Department of Banking (DOB), located at 260 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT, is recruiting for a Paralegal Specialist position. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week M-F position. As a fundamental part of its mission, the department is committed to protecting Connecticut users of financial services from unlawful or improper practices by ensuring that regulated entities and individuals adhere to state consumer credit and securities laws.
The selected candidate will: assist division attorneys in preparing and reviewing legal documents for highly complex fraud cases, settlements, regulatory approvals, advisory opinions, and proposed legislation; prepare for and assist attorneys at administrative hearings or through case presentation; manage legal case timetables; maintain and update legal files and case records; prepare legal and administrative reports; oversee reproduction of legal records and exhibits for administrative hearings and on appeal; monitor respondents’ compliance with legal settlement terms and conditions and prepare reports on such compliance for management’s review and action; perform cite checks (i.e. “blue booking”); provide assistance in responding to Freedom of Information Act requests; research, interpret and apply relevant statutes, regulations, precedents and policies; monitor state legislative developments having an impact on the Financial Institutions Division and the Securities and Business Investments Division and keep personnel apprised; follow relevant federal legislation and regulatory proposals; and perform legal research and analysis of law sources for staff attorneys.
Please ensure your application is complete and you have included your Resume in the "Resume Tab" of your application. Applicants who submit an untimely, incomplete or inaccurate application will not be considered for this employment opportunity. At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include cover letter, performance reviews, attendance, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Any questions pertaining to this job posting should be directed to Jennifer Blum: Jennifer.Blum@ct.gov, 860-713-5314.
Performs highly complex paralegal duties as defined in one or both of the following areas:
LEGAL OFFICE OPERATIONS: Interprets complex state statutes and federal regulations governing legal records and documents; determines and applies applicable state statute and/or regulation in preparing documentation; interprets court rules and agency policies and regulations; keeps abreast of the latest court rules, calendar changes and pending legislation; monitors and adheres to court deadlines; reviews legal documents and prepares legal documents such as briefs, writs and pleadings for court filings; responds to relevant case information requests from courts; performs legal research and analysis of law sources such as statutes, legal articles, legal decisions, opinions, rulings, memoranda and other legal material; prepares draft legal documents; provides assistance in the discovery process; provides paralegal assistance by interpreting applicable legal provisions, regulations, precedents and policies; responds to requests and obtains information of sensitive nature; acts as liaison between agency, court system, relevant attorney’s offices and general public; serves as agency liaison regarding relevant policies and procedures; prepares legal and administrative reports; updates and maintains case records, pleadings, policy manuals and filing systems; assists in the drafting of proposed legislation and advisory opinions; provides training and assistance to staff; may perform business mathematical computations; performs related duties as required.
CASE PRESENTATION OR HEARING: Analyzes highly complex cases; develops positions and strategies to settle or litigate cases at formal or informal hearings; prepares for and represents State’s interest at hearings or through case presentation; researches and gathers relevant evidence and documentation; interviews witnesses and clients; drafts legal documents, complaints, stipulations, detailed memoranda, letters and proposed findings and awards reviews substantiation appeals and provides recommendation to management regarding the legal sufficiency of substantiation findings; performs related duties as required.
The General Experience is defined as one of the following:
1. A Bachelor’s degree in legal studies and one (1) year of experience providing paraprofessional legal assistance to an attorney.
2. An Associate’s degree in legal studies and three (3) years of experience providing paraprofessional legal assistance to an attorney.
3. Completion of a Paralegal or Legal Assistance Certificate Program approved by the American Bar Association and three (3) years of experience providing paraprofessional legal assistance to an attorney.
4. Completion of a Paralegal or Legal Assistance Certificate Program consisting of a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hours from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience providing paraprofessional legal assistance to an attorney.
5. Completion of a Paralegal or Legal Assistance Certificate Program from a business school approved by the State of Connecticut, Office of Higher Education and four (4) years of experience providing paraprofessional legal assistance to an attorney.
6. A Law degree from an accredited Law School.
Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:
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.