Agency Legal Director

Recruitment #210611-8539MP-001

Location

Hartford, CT

Date Opened

6/11/2021 1:40:00 PM

Salary

$109,320* - $149,062/year (*New State employees start at minimum of salary range)

Job Type

Open to the Public

Close Date

6/21/2021 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Who We Are

The State of Connecticut, Workers' Compensation Commission (WCC) is a quasi-judicial agency responsible for the adjudication of disputed workers' compensation claims. If you enjoy working in a legal atmosphere, this Agency Legal Director position could be for you!

We currently have an opening for an Agency Legal Director located in our Chairman's Office. This role will be responsible for directing the agency's legal department and will act as a legal advisor to the Chairman and 15 workers' compensation commissioners regarding a variety of legal issues related to workers' compensation. The position coordinates, plans and manages all activities of the Compensation Review Board, which is the appellate division of Workers' Compensation.

This position is 40 hours per week and includes the full State of Connecticut benefits package. The office hours are Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Selection Plan

All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

Please ensure that your application is complete, you will not be able to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.

Note: Applicants who applied for Recruitment #210520-8539MP-001 do not need to reapply. Recruitment #210520-8539MP-001 will be combined with this recruitment to form one certified list.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

NOTE: 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: a cover letter, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

Should you have questions regarding this recruitment please contact Raisa Capellan at raisa.capellan@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for directing the legal staff of the agency and acting as legal advisor to the Commissioner, in consultation with the Attorney General's office on complex legal issues.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Directs staff and operations of the agency's legal division; coordinates, plans and manages division activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops or assists in development of related policies; interprets and administers pertinent laws; evaluates staff; prepares or assists in preparation of division budget; maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of division who might impact on program activities; in consultation with the Attorney General's office, directs the research of legal issues or researches complex legal issues relating to the agency; examines potential litigation and makes recommendations to agency Commissioner; drafts legal memoranda, legal opinion letters or declaratory rulings; participates in the drafting and review of all proposed legislation, regulations and agency policies and guidance documents; oversees the drafting and administrative review of all agency contracts and agreements; may manage all FOIA requests for the agency; conducts investigations as required; may act as agency legislative liaison; may testify before legislative committee; performs related duties are required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act; considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of and ability to interpret relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of legal practices and procedures in federal courts and state venues; considerable knowledge of legislative processes; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience practicing law.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of the experience must have been at the advanced working level, practicing law related to the agency's business or operations.
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

NOTE: Managerial experience is defined as formulating program goals and objectives, developing and implementing program procedures, initiating program policies and developing and/or monitoring a budget.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Five (5) years admission to Connecticut Bar
Experience with Connecticut workers’ compensation law
Legal writing and research skills
Experience supervising legal professional staff
Experience with appellate and insurance law

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut.

Conclusion

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.