Assistant Chief Disciplinary Counsel

Connecticut Judicial Branch; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 126,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch in Hartford is seeking a qualified attorney to assist the Chief Disciplinary Counsel in investigating and pursuing complaints against attorneys and alleged unauthorized practice of law.

The role includes reviewing complaint records, pursuing contested matters, and recommending dispositions to the appropriate committees, with potential assignments as Trustee to inventory files or handle related appeals as needed.

Qualifications

• Membership in the Connecticut Bar and seven years of experience in the practice of law.
• Litigation experience is required; administrative experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Review complaint records from grievance panels where probable cause exists.
• Pursue matters at contested hearings before statewide grievance or reviewing committees.
• Make dispositions recommendations to the committees.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Records review

Education

Connecticut Bar membership

Job description

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch

Hartford

The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking a qualified individual to assist the Chief Disciplinary Counsel in the investigation and pursuit, where appropriate, of complaints against attorneys and allegations of unauthorized practice of law.

The successful candidate will assist in the review of records of complaints from grievance panels in matters where probable cause has been found, pursue matters at contested hearings before the statewide grievance committee or a reviewing committee, and make appropriate recommendations concerning dispositions to the statewide grievance committee or a reviewing committee. The successful candidate will also handle other attorney disciplinary matters before the Superior Court that may include but are not limited to appointment to act as Trustee to inventory the files and take other appropriate action to protect the interests of the clients of deactivated attorneys and, in certain cases, deceased attorneys and any appeals from those decisions.

Per Connecticut Practice Book Section 2-34A (a), the selected candidate may not engage in the private practice of law.

Salary Range: $125,921 - $165,372/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.

The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch offers its employees a top-notch array of health and retirement benefits including but not limited to:

• paid holidays
• vacation
• sick and personal leave
• group life insurance
• 457 Deferred Compensation
• voluntary flexible spending account programs
• discounted auto and home insurance policies
• long and short-term disability

Experience And Training

General Experience: Membership in the Connecticut Bar and seven (7) years of experience in the practice of law. Some private practice experience is preferred.

Note: Litigation experience is required. Both trial and appellate court litigation experience is preferred, but administrative experience is acceptable.

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

Applications must be received by November 9, 2026. Applications must be submitted through the on-line application site at: www.jud.ct.gov/hronline/. Resumes or paper applications will not be accepted.

Careers at the Branch play an essential role for the public and society. Our meaningful, challenging, and interesting positions have a long-lasting effect that serves to advance justice and ultimately provides for the greater good of all.

Please reference posting number 26-8100-007

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