Legislative Counsel & Drafting Attorney (Hybrid)

Connecticut General Assembly; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

The Connecticut General Assembly’s nonpartisan Legislative Commissioners' Office seeks two full-time permanent staff attorneys for a unique legal opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Primary duties include drafting legislation with Legislators, serving as legal counsel to committees, indexing and codifying public acts, and reviewing proposed agency regulations. Starting salary is $99,378 with potential hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic record and law degree required.
• Admission to the Connecticut bar at hiring time.
• Superior writing and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Law degree

Bar admission (Connecticut)

Job description

The Connecticut General Assembly’s nonpartisan Legislative Commissioners' Office seeks two full-time permanent staff attorneys for a unique legal opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Primary duties include drafting legislation with Legislators, serving as legal counsel to committees, indexing and codifying public acts, and reviewing proposed agency regulations. Starting salary is $99,378 with potential hybrid work arrangements.