First Assistant Chief Disciplinary Counsel

Hartford Probate Court; Jacksonville (FL); In loco; USD 137.000 - 179.000; Tempo pieno

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Paid holiday leave

Paid vacation leave

Paid sick leave

Personal leave days

Group life insurance

457 Deferred Compensation

Flexible spending account

Discounted auto and home insurance

Long term disability

Short term disability

Hybrid remote work may be available

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Hartford Probate Court seeks a First Assistant Chief Disciplinary Counsel to assist in investigating and prosecuting attorney misconduct and to serve as deputy to the Chief Disciplinary Counsel. The role includes supervising staff, managing office operations, and handling dispositions with grievance committees.

The position requires Connecticut Bar membership with extensive litigation experience and the ability to represent the court in Superior Court as needed. Travel may be required.

Competenze

• Membership in the Connecticut Bar and nine years of experience in the practice of law.
• Some private practice experience is preferred.
• Litigation experience is preferred.
• Substitutions allowed: two years as Assistant Chief Disciplinary Counsel may substitute for general experience.

Mansioni

• Assists the Chief Disciplinary Counsel with the management of staff and office operations.
• Acts in lieu of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel during absences.
• May be designated as the contact person for the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel with regard to particular matters.
• Assists in coordinating, planning and managing office activities.
• Provides staff training and assistance.
• Assists in conducting performance evaluations.
• Assists in the review of records of complaints from grievance panels in matters where probable cause has been found and makes appropriate recommendations concerning dispositions to the statewide grievance committee or a reviewing committee after a hearing on a complaint is concluded.
• Pursues complaints before the statewide grievance committee where probable cause has been found.
• Pursues complaints before a grievance panel on the issue of probable cause where requested to do so by the panel.
• May file written complaints alleging attorney misconduct.
• Defends appeals by attorneys from decisions of the statewide grievance committee or a reviewing committee imposing a reprimand or other sanction.
• Drafts, files, and litigates presentments of attorneys to the Superior Court and appeals from same.
• Drafts, files, and litigates applications for the interim suspension, reciprocal discipline, discipline following criminal convictions, and the placement on inactive status of attorneys.
• May represent the statewide grievance committee in the Superior Court in resignation hearings and hearings conducted on applications for inactive status brought by attorneys.
• Assists Judges of the Superior Court as necessary in matters involving alleged misconduct in cases before the court.
• May represent the grievance committee in lawsuits filed against it and appeals therefrom.
• May negotiate dispositions of complaints with respondents and their attorneys, subject to approval of the statewide grievance committee, reviewing committee, or the court.
• Performs necessary legal research.
• Investigates and prosecutes complaints involving unauthorized practice of law.
• May conduct special assignments as directed.
• Performs related duties as required.

Conoscenze

Legal knowledge

Litigation experience

Appellate process

Management principles

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Computer skills

Analytical ability

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First Assistant Chief Disciplinary Counsel

Date Posted: 10/16/2026 Posting Number: 26-8100-006 Application Deadline: 11/02/2026

Location

Chief Disciplinary Counsel: Hartford

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.

DIVISION

Office of the Chief Court Administrator

CLASS DEFINITION

This class is accountable for assisting the Chief Disciplinary Counsel in the investigation and pursuit, where appropriate, of complaints against attorneys and allegations of unauthorized practice of law and for acting as second-in-charge of the office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises other disciplinary counsel and lower-level employees as assigned.

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

Duties

• Assists the Chief Disciplinary Counsel with the management of staff and office operations.
• Acts in lieu of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel during absences.
• May be designated as the contact person for the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel with regard to particular matters.
• Assists in coordinating, planning and managing office activities.
• Provides staff training and assistance.
• Assists in conducting performance evaluations.
• Assists in the review of records of complaints from grievance panels in matters where probable cause has been found and makes appropriate recommendations concerning dispositions to the statewide grievance committee or a reviewing committee after a hearing on a complaint is concluded.
• Pursues complaints before the statewide grievance committee where probable cause has been found.
• Pursues complaints before a grievance panel on the issue of probable cause where requested to do so by the panel.
• May file written complaints alleging attorney misconduct.
• Defends appeals by attorneys from decisions of the statewide grievance committee or a reviewing committee imposing a reprimand or other sanction.
• Drafts, files, and litigates presentments of attorneys to the Superior Court and appeals from same.
• Drafts, files, and litigates applications for the interim suspension, reciprocal discipline, discipline following criminal convictions, and the placement on inactive status of attorneys.
• May represent the statewide grievance committee in the Superior Court in resignation hearings and hearings conducted on applications for inactive status brought by attorneys.
• Assists Judges of the Superior Court as necessary in matters involving alleged misconduct in cases before the court.
• May represent the grievance committee in lawsuits filed against it and appeals therefrom.
• May negotiate dispositions of complaints with respondents and their attorneys, subject to approval of the statewide grievance committee, reviewing committee, or the court.
• Performs necessary legal research.
• Investigates and prosecutes complaints involving unauthorized practice of law.
• May conduct special assignments as directed.
• Performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assists the Chief Disciplinary Counsel with the management of staff and office operations; acts in lieu of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel during absences; may be designated as the contact person for the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel with regard to particular matters; assists in coordinating, planning and managing office activities; provides staff training and assistance; assists in conducting performance evaluations; assists in the review of records of complaints from grievance panels in matters where probable cause has been found and makes appropriate recommendations concerning dispositions to the statewide grievance committee or a reviewing committee after a hearing on a complaint is concluded; pursues complaints before the statewide grievance committee where probable cause has been found; pursues complaints before a grievance panel on the issue of probable cause where requested to do so by the panel; may file written complaints alleging attorney misconduct; defends appeals by attorneys from decisions of the statewide grievance committee or a reviewing committee imposing a reprimand or other sanction; drafts, files, and litigates presentments of attorneys to the Superior Court and appeals from same; drafts, files, and litigates applications for the interim suspension, reciprocal discipline, discipline following criminal convictions, and the placement on inactive status of attorneys; may represent the statewide grievance committee in the Superior Court in resignation hearings and hearings conducted on applications for inactive status brought by attorneys; assists Judges of the Superior Court as necessary in matters involving alleged misconduct in cases before the court; may represent the grievance committee in lawsuits filed against it and appeals therefrom; may negotiate dispositions of complaints with respondents and their attorneys, subject to approval of the statewide grievance committee, reviewing committee, or the court; performs necessary legal research; investigates and prosecutes complaints involving unauthorized practice of law; may conduct special assignments as directed; performs related duties as required.

Employee Benefits

• 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
• hybrid remote work may be available for certain job positions

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Considerable knowledge of law and legal process, legal principles and practice and the Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys.
• Knowledge of litigation and the appellate process.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant State and Federal laws.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques.
• Considerable interpersonal skills.
• Considerable oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Considerable ability to analyze legal problems, present statements of fact, law, and argument.

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.