Junior State Policy & Litigation Attorney

Department of Administrative Services; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is recruiting for a Staff Attorney 1 (confidential) to support the General Counsel and handle a broad range of legal matters across budget, policy, legislation, labor, employment, and human resources. The role offers training in agency legal work and a clear path for professional growth within a central state government agency in Hartford, CT.

This full-time position follows a standard first-shift schedule, with 40 hours per week and

Qualifications

• Must have a degree from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience with FOIA, litigation discovery, and administrative proceedings helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist in FOIA and litigation discovery responses and document production.
• Act as hearing officer or represent agency in formal proceedings.
• Analyze complex and technical evidence; conduct legal research and provide guidance on labor relations matters.
• Draft advisory opinions, rulings, and legal documents; assist in trials and appeals.
• Consult with the Office of the Attorney General on legal issues; review legal documents for sufficiency.

Skills

Legal research

Statutory interpretation

Civil procedures

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Labor relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is recruiting for a Staff Attorney 1 (confidential) to support the General Counsel and handle a broad range of legal matters across budget, policy, legislation, labor, employment, and human resources. The role offers training in agency legal work and a clear path for professional growth within a central state government agency in Hartford, CT.

This full-time position follows a standard first-shift schedule, with 40 hours per week and