Program Manager I

Hartford Probate Court; South 24 Parganas; On-site; INR 11,144,000 - 14,711,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Hartford Probate Court is seeking a Program Manager I for its Legal Services Unit to process, document, and respond to requests under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act. The role supports litigation preparation and may handle various projects within the unit.

Ideal candidates will have experience in legal settings and strong organizational skills, with proficiency in project management and public interaction. The position emphasizes compliance, analysis, and program development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of court operations, trial procedures and rules of practice.
• Knowledge of principles, concepts and methods of statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws.
• Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.
• Substantial database-oriented computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and oversees the implementation of programs, policies and procedures affecting one or more assigned areas of responsibility.
• Monitors program and policy compliance with statutes, rules, regulations and directives, program guidelines and Judicial Branch goals and objectives.
• Performs quality control audits and evaluates effectiveness of operational and administrative programs.
• Acts as a liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provides technical and consultative services regarding programs.
• Analyzes current operations and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Responds to complaints from the public.
• Conducts training in related areas; recommends solutions to problems.
• Interprets statutes and rules of practice for application in program areas.

Skills

Court operations

Trial procedures

Statistical analysis

State & federal law

Interpersonal communications

Oral & written communications

Database skills

Job description

Program Manager I

Date Posted

09/18/2026

Posting Number

26-8100-005

Application Deadline

10/05/2026

Location

Legal Services: Hartford

Salary Range

$116,006 - $153,138/year - plus State of Connecticut benefits. New employees begin at the minimum. The starting salary for existing state employees may be higher than the minimum, in accordance with existing Judicial Branch policy.

Employee Benefits

Top notch array of health and retirement benefits including but not limited to: paid holiday leave, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, three paid personal leave days per calendar year, group life insurance, 457 Deferred Compensation, voluntary flexible spending account programs, discounted auto and home insurance policies, long term disability, short term disability and hybrid remote work may be available for certain job positions.

The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking a Program Manager for its Legal Services Unit. With guidance from attorneys in the Legal Services Unit, this position will be primarily responsible for processing, documenting and responding to requests made pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act and other information requests. The successful candidate will assist in litigation preparation and may be assigned other projects for the Legal Services Unit. Technological proficiency and experience in a legal setting, project management and working with members of the public are preferred, but not required. Strong organizational and time management skills are imperative.

DIVISION

Branch-wide

CLASS DEFINITION

This class is accountable for managing, developing and monitoring programs, policies and procedures critical to a division's operations.

GUIDELINES FOR CLASS USE

Assignment of Program Managers to the I and II levels will be determined by the Chief Court Administrator based on recommendations from the appropriate Executive Director.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May supervise lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Formulates and oversees the implementation of programs, policies and procedures affecting one or more assigned areas of responsibility; monitors program and policy compliance with statutes, rules, regulations and directives, program guidelines and Judicial Branch goals and objectives; performs quality control audits; evaluates the effectiveness of both operational and administrative programs; acts as a liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding assigned areas of responsibility; provides technical and consultative services regarding programs; analyzes current operations and makes recommendations for improvement; responds to complaints from the public; conducts research and prepares and analyzes management reports to determine the impact on current policies and procedures; conducts training in related areas; recommends solutions to problems in related areas; interprets statutes and rules of practice for application in program areas; may develop budget requests and options; may review and analyze legislative proposals and regulations; develops, forms, manuals and other instructional materials; conducts site visits; serves on department committees; performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

Knowledge of court operations, trial procedures and rules of practice; knowledge of the principles, concepts and methods of statistical analysis; knowledge of relevant state and federal laws; well-developed skills in interpersonal communications, oral and written communications; substantial database-oriented computer skills.

Experience And Training

General Experience

Nine years of professional experience in a broad range of functions related to assigned areas, including some responsibility for planning, research and statistical analysis, organizational analysis, or a related field.

Substitutions Allowed

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen semester hours equaling one-half year of experience to a maximum of four years for a Bachelor's degree. 2) A law degree or a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one additional year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Incumbents may be required to travel in the course of their daily work.