STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Legal Investigator

Recruitment #250804-3241AR-001

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Introduction


The State of Connecticut Office of the Attorney General is recruiting for a Legal Investigator located in Hartford, CT.

What We Can Offer You:
About Us:
The Office of the Attorney General was officially created by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1897. The Connecticut Constitution and General Statutes authorize the Attorney General to represent the interests of the people of the State of Connecticut in all civil legal matters involving the state to protect the public interest, and to serve as legal counsel to all state agencies.

Selection Plan

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Before You Apply: 
  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. 
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
  • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
  • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing Sue Cavanaugh at susan.cavanaugh@ct.gov. 
  • Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
  • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. 
After You Apply: 
  • Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).   
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  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
  • Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. 
Questions? We're here to help:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Sue Cavanaugh at susan.cavanaugh@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Consumer Protection, Office of the Attorney General, Office of State Ethics, or State Elections Enforcement Commission this class is accountable for conducting investigations and assisting in the preparation and presentation of criminal and civil actions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Coordinates and conducts investigations for civil and criminal matters;
  • Prepares and conducts cases;
  • Makes detailed investigations and conducts fact finding of the circumstances, facts, and conditions connected with cases;
  • Conducts legal research;
  • Interviews witnesses, complainants, and other individuals;
  • Gathers and secures evidence in the form of affidavits, statements, documents, records, exhibits, photographs, electronic data, and other media; 
  • Prepares comprehensive reports;
  • Testifies at hearings, administrative and civil proceedings, or other criminal or civil proceedings; 
  • Examines, audits and analyzes records for possible violations;
  • Assists state civil and criminal authorities in preparing state cases for trial;
  • Maintains liaison with federal, state and local officials and with members of the public and their attorneys;
  • May research and compile economic data concerning industrial and commercial activities;
  • May prepare and conduct cases for civil adjudication before the appropriate authority;
  • May subpoena witnesses and locate individuals;
  • May conduct undercover investigations;
  • May coordinate and direct field investigations in conjunction with other state criminal and civil authorities;
  • May secure hearings;
  • May provide technical assistance relating to agency field of expertise;
  • May maintain confidentiality of records as required by law;
  • May inspect voting machines election documents and review procedures on investigation of contested elections;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant state laws and regulations; 
    • investigatory methods and techniques; 
    • rules of evidence and legal processes; 
  • Knowledge of
    • common business practices; 
    • financial accounting; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills; 
    • interviewing skills; 
  • Considerable ability to gather and interpret statistical and narrative data; 
  • Ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of investigatory experience in law enforcement, insurance claims, or a closely related field.

NOTE: Investigatory experience is defined as employment primarily involved with systematically reviewing and searching written data and material, conducting personal interviews and performing surveillance of persons or events to gather information necessary to discover, identify and prosecute civil or criminal violations of the law.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in law enforcement, public safety administration, business administration or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in public safety administration, criminal justice or a closely related field or a Law degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Investigatory experience for an attorney in the area of Antitrust and/or Consumer Protection Litigation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicles Operator’s license.

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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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