Staff Attorney 2

IntroductionThe mission of the State of Connecticut, Office of State Ethics is to encourage accountability and integrity throughout state government. We do this by providing legal advice, guidance and education to public officials, state employees and lobbyists; by sensibly interpreting and, when necessary, fairly and impartially enforcing applicable laws; and by ensuring required disclosure through the administration of the lobbyist and financial filing systems.We are recruiting for a Staff Attorney 2 to join our Enforcement Division team and experience a rewarding career with us!What’s In It For You: View our new State Employee Benefits Overview page for information on: Industry leading health benefits with medical and dental coverageGenerous paid time off, includes 14 paid holidays per calendar yearExtensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offeringsRetirement healthcare offeringsProfessional growth and development opportunitiesA healthy work-life balance to all employees!POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:Work Schedule: Monday - FridayWork Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per weekWork Shift: First shift, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Location: 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105Hybrid work environment (combination of on-site and remote work) - available after successful completion of probationary periodTHE ROLE:This position will be responsible for, under the direction of the Ethics Enforcement Officer, performing the necessary tasks associated with the evaluation, investigation and prosecution of alleged violations of the Codes of Ethics (Chapter 10 of the Connecticut General Statutes). Much of the work of the Enforcement Division is confidential.NOTE: This position will work under the general supervision of an Ethics Enforcement Officer or other employee of higher grade.Selection PlanFOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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:Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”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). Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. 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 .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 Charla Vincent at View email address on click.appcast.io. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the legal work of the agency. EXAMPLES OF DUTIESPerforms advanced and complex legal work of an agency; Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies complex and conflicting laws and regulations, case law and legal principles; Acts as hearing officer or represents agency in formal administrative and public proceedings on a full range of cases involving complex legal and technical issues; Negotiates and drafts settlement agreements; Drafts advisory opinions, rulings, decisions, recommendations, findings, legislation, statutes, regulations, publications and other related legal documents; Assists in the preparation and presentation of trials and appeals; Consults with the Office of the Attorney General on legal issues; Researches complex legal issues; Conducts investigations and enforcement proceedings; Prepares comprehensive reports for use in administrative and court proceedings; Prepares pleadings and other court papers; Interprets and applies complex or conflicting laws and regulations, case law and legal principles; Participates in the conduct of various educational activities; Provides legal guidance when duly authorized; Provides input into policy formation; Reviews court decisions, new and proposed laws and regulations to determine impact on agency operations; Prepares and maintains precedent manuals; Reviews legal and other related documents for legal sufficiency; May testify at or monitor legislative proceedings; May represent agency in court when authorized; Performs related duties as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITYConsiderable knowledge of legal principles, practices and procedures in Connecticut; legal research techniques; the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act; and the ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation; relevant agency policies and procedures; Knowledge of the rules of evidence; criminal and constitutional law and legislative process; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Considerable ability to apply judicial decisions to the interpretation of statutes; comprehend, analyze and organize technical data and coordinate elements of legal cases.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSDemonstrated interest or experience in the core advocacy mission of the Office of State EthicsDemonstrated interest or experience in conducting hearingsDemonstrated interest or experience in conducting every aspect of trial preparation and trial presentation in administrative or judicial proceedingsExperience in litigation, discovery practice, including e-discovery; conducting depositions; examining witnesses; preparing and arguing motions; preparing briefs, in administrative or judicial mattersExperience conducting legal investigationsExperience working in a confidential environmentExperience negotiating legal settlementsExcellent experience with legal writing Experience with the Uniform Administrative Procedure ActDemonstrated experience working in a team settingExperience in communicating effectively and/or public speakingSPECIAL REQUIREMENTSIncumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut.Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.ConclusionAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe 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. Location Hartford, CT Date Opened

10/22/2026 09:00:00 AM

Salary $104,612.00 - $133,870.00/year (Employees new to state service start at minimum of pay plan) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date

11/13/2026 11:59:00 PM