Appellate Subdivision Program Manager - Attorney

State of Connecticut - Department of Revenue Services; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services (DRS), seeks an experienced attorney to serve as State Program Manager for the Appellate Subdivision. The Manager will oversee daily operations, guide policy, and supervise staff under the Tax Litigation Director and General Counsel.

Hybrid schedule, full-time position based in Hartford. The role requires a Juris Doctor, admission to the CT Bar, and at least nine years of legal practice plus experience leading attorneys and handling

Qualifications

• Nine years of professional legal experience.
• Five years of experience in the practice of law.
• Graduate of an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Connecticut State Bar.
• Experience overseeing and training attorneys and paraprofessional staff.
• Experience in tax law and civil litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs staff and operations of the Appellate Subdivision.
• Coordinates, plans and manages program and/or project activities.
• Formulates goals and objectives; develops related policy.
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws; maintains contact with stakeholders.
• Prepares memoranda of law and recommendations on complex protests and legal matters.

Skills

Legal leadership

Tax law

Civil litigation

Legal research

Staff development

Policy formulation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services (DRS), seeks an experienced attorney to serve as State Program Manager for the Appellate Subdivision. The Manager will oversee daily operations, guide policy, and supervise staff under the Tax Litigation Director and General Counsel.

Hybrid schedule, full-time position based in Hartford. The role requires a Juris Doctor, admission to the CT Bar, and at least nine years of legal practice plus experience leading attorneys and handling