Legislative Attorney

CGA; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Connecticut General Assembly's nonpartisan legal services office seeks two full time permanent staff attorneys for a unique legal opportunity in a dynamic environment. Primary responsibilities are working with Legislators to draft legislation and serving as legal counsel to one or more legislative committees.

Additional responsibilities include indexing and codifying public acts for publication, and reviewing proposed state agency regulations.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic record and law degree.
• Admission to the Connecticut bar at hiring.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and long hours during sessions.

Responsibilities

• Draft legislation with Legislators.
• Serve as legal counsel to one or more legislative committees.
• Index and codify public acts for publication.
• Review proposed state agency regulations.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admitted to Connecticut Bar

Job description

The Connecticut General Assembly's nonpartisan legal services office seeks two full time permanent staff attorneys for a unique legal opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Primary responsibilities are working with Legislators to draft legislation and serving as legal counsel to one or more legislative committees. Additional responsibilities include providing related legal services, indexing and codifying public acts for publication, and reviewing proposed state agency regulations.

Requires superior writing and analytical skills, thoroughness, accuracy and attention to detail, strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. Ideal candidates take a proactive approach to their work and are strongly self-motivated. Must perform excellent work under tight deadlines and be willing and able to work long hours during legislative sessions. Excellent academic record, law degree, and admission to the Connecticut bar at the time of hiring are required.

Starting salary for this position is $99,378.