Legal Program Director

IntroductionThe State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is now inviting applications for the dynamic role of Legal Program Director within the Legal Division.Continue to EnjoyOur State Employee Benefits Overview page!Professional growth and development opportunities.A healthy work/life balance to all employees.Position HighlightsFull-time, 40 hours/weekMonday - Friday, First shiftHybrid and flex work schedules availableWeekend and evening availability may be required to meet agency needsLocation: 450 Columbus Blvd, HartfordThe Role The Legal Program Director role is within the Legal Division. Duties include: Responsible for case development, negotiation, and prosecution at administrative hearingsOversee a team of attorneys, paralegals, and investigators focused on enforcing the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practice ActOversee team of attorneys, analysts, and investigators charged with enforcing the Connecticut Lemon Law ProgramAssist with developing and operationalizing policy in the Legal DivisionOther related duties

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The mission of the State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is to promote a fair and equitable marketplace and to ensure safe products and services for consumers in the industries that it regulates. Selection PlanIn order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit 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 by the closing date listed on the job posting. 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 .This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.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 Sharon McIntosh, at View email address on click.appcast.io OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)In the Departments of Consumer Protection and Housing, Office of Early Childhood and Social Equity Council (SEC) this class is accountable for directing staff engaged in conducting research and advising on matters pertaining to law, legislation, regulations and administrative policy. In a Constitutional Office this class is accountable for managing programs and processes, conducting research and advising leadership on matters pertaining to legislation, regulations, contracts and/or administrative policy.EXAMPLES OF DUTIESDirects staff and operations of the legal unit and in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General works on a variety of difficult, complex and sensitive legal matters;Coordinates, plans and manages unit activities;Assists in development of agency program proposals, rules and policy;Interprets statutes and regulations and ensures conformance with statutory purpose and authority;Evaluates staff;Assists in developing budget proposals for consistency with statutes and regulations;Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of unit who might impact program activities;Provides staff training and assistance;Researches and advises on matters pertaining to law, legislation, regulations and administrative policy;Drafts proposed legislation and regulations;Provides assistance to staff in implementing newly enacted legislation;Conducts and assists staff in preparation for administrative proceedings including preparation of administrative record;Prepares final decisions in contested cases;Assists staff and Office of the Attorney General in preparation for court cases;Drafts, negotiates, and completes administrative review of contracts and agreements;Advises on matters which require an opinion from Office of the Attorney General and drafts requests for opinions;Acts as liaison between Commissioner, agency head or other administrative official and Attorney General;Assists staff on matters relating to enforcement orders and civil penalties;Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;May conduct legal seminars for department staff;Performs related duties as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITYConsiderable knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;relevant agency policies and procedures;Uniform Administrative Procedures Act;legislative process;Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices;Considerable interpersonal skills;oral and written communication skills;Considerable ability to interpret, analyze and prepare legislation and other legal documents.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCEThree (3) years of experience as an attorney with some responsibility for research, development, planning and review of legislative and/or regulatory and/or legal programs. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSLegal experience with the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices ActExperience with identifying legal issues from consumer complaintsExperience managing attorneys, paralegals, or investigatorsExperience appearing before Connecticut boards and commissions, such as Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities or Freedom of Information CommissionExperience working with arbitration proceedingsSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents in this class must be a member of the Connecticut Bar. 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

8/5/2026 12:00:00 AM

Salary $116,650 - $159,051/year Job Type Open to Statewide Employees Close Date

8/18/2026 11:59:00 PM