First Assistant Chief Disciplinary Counsel

Connecticut Judicial Branch; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 137,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The successful candidate will review grievance records, participate in contested hearings, and make recommendations on dispositions to the statewide grievance committee or a reviewing committee, while supervising other disciplinary counsel and staff.

Qualifications

• Membership in the Connecticut Bar and nine (9) years of experience in the practice of law.
• Some private practice experience is preferred.
• Litigation experience is preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience as an Assistant Chief Disciplinary Counsel may be substituted for the General Experience.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Incumbents may be required to travel in the course of their daily work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Disciplinary Counsel in investigating and pursuing complaints against attorneys and allegations of unauthorized practice of law.
• Review records of complaints from grievance panels 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.
• Handle other attorney disciplinary matters before the Superior Court, Appellate and Supreme Courts, and supervise other disciplinary counsel and lower-level employees.

Job description

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch

Hartford

The State of Connecticut Judicial Branchs External Affairs Division 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, Appellate and Supreme Courts, and will be responsible for supervising other disciplinary counsel and lower-level employees.

Note: Permanent, full time employees may not practice law anywhere else per Connecticut Practice Book Section 2-34A (a).

Salary Range

$136,902 - $178,798/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 and long and short-term disability.

Experience And Training

General Experience: Membership in the Connecticut Bar and nine (9) years of experience in the practice of law. Some private practice experience is preferred.

Note: Litigation experience is preferred.

Substitutions Allowed: Two (2) years of experience as an Assistant Chief Disciplinary Counsel may be substituted for the General Experience.

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

Applications must be received by November 2, 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 26-8100-006

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