Staff Attorney II – Public Records & Administrative Law

State-of-Connecticut---Freedom-of-Information-Commission; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Freedom of Information Commission is recruiting for a Staff Attorney 2 to work in Hartford at 165 Capitol Avenue. This full-time position (40 hours) runs Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The ideal candidate must be admitted to the Connecticut bar and bring strong legal research and writing skills to support agency duties. The role involves independent handling of complex legal tasks, representation in proceedings, drafting opinions and settlements, and contributing

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the practice of law.
• Admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to research, interpret and apply statutes and case law.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced and complex legal work for the agency.
• Researches and analyzes complex laws, regulations, and case law.
• Represents the agency in formal administrative and public proceedings.
• Drafts settlement agreements, opinions, rulings, and other filings.
• Assists in trials, appeals and related proceedings; provides policy input.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Legal research

Interpret laws

Oral & written comms

Case coordination

Education

J.D. / law degree

Job description

The State of Connecticut, Freedom of Information Commission is recruiting for a Staff Attorney 2 to work in Hartford at 165 Capitol Avenue. This full-time position (40 hours) runs Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The ideal candidate must be admitted to the Connecticut bar and bring strong legal research and writing skills to support agency duties. The role involves independent handling of complex legal tasks, representation in proceedings, drafting opinions and settlements, and contributing