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Chief Of Legal Services Jobs in Cranston, USA at Ricouncil94
Position: CHIEF OF LEGAL SERVICES
## CHIEF OF LEGAL SERVICESApplylocations:
Cannon Building time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
June 4, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR102996#
** Department
* * Executive Office of Health and Human Services#
** Division
* * Legal#
** Salary**$ – $#
** Job Profile
** JC– Chief of Legal Services (Non-Union Executive Branch)#
** Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
** Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm35 Hours – Non-Standard#
** Job
Requisition Number
** JR102996 CHIEF OF LEGAL SERVICES (Open)#
** Pay Grade
** C00141 A#
** Classification
* * Chief of Legal Services#
** Class Definition
**** GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
** To serve as the chief legal officer for a state department or agency with responsibility for directing the work of a staff engaged in providing legal advice and services; to participate in the formulating of overall policy and to draft statements of such policies; to provide legal assistance to officials as required in the execution of their responsibilities; and to do related work as required.
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
** Works under the administrative direction of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative; work is reviewed for results obtained and conformance to established policies, provisions of laws, rules and regulations.
** SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
** Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the work of a staff composed of legal as well as stenographic positions; reviews work in progress or upon completion for proficiency and conformance to law, rules and regulations.
** ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
*** To serve as chief legal officer for a state department or agency with responsibility for directing the work of a staff engaged in providing legal advice and services.
* To participate in the formulation of overall policy and draft statements of such policies.
* To provide legal assistance to officials as required in the execution of their responsibilities.
* To be responsible for the work of a staff engaged in:
* providing legal opinions to agency staff personnel; preparing draft material for proposed amendments to the acts administered by department or agency; and drafting rules and regulations concerning the provisions of such acts; developing manuals of precedents based upon policy statements for the guidance of all individuals making decisions under such acts; preparing legal guides on specific matters for agency personnel;
and developing and planning a legislative program.
* To prosecute cases before federal and state courts.
* To participate in the formulation and effectuation of overall legal policy.
* To be responsible for the planning and programming of divisional activities; and to coordinate legal services with overall departmental or agency functions.
* To represent the Director as required.
* To supervise and conduct administrative adjudication proceedings and various hearings, together with subsequent judicial enforcement actions as necessary.
* To do related work as required.
** REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:
**** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:
** A thorough knowledge of the provisions of the Rhode Island General Laws administered by the department; the ability to interpret the provisions of such laws and to prepare opinions relating thereto for the use in the administration of the functions of the department; the ability to prepare or direct the preparation of briefs, rulings and miscellaneous legal documents; the ability to draft rules and regulations having the force and effect of law while remaining consistent with the purpose and provisions of the law;
the ability to exercise independent judgement in making decisions in unusual cases involving legal matters; the ability to plan, organize, coordinate and direct the work of a staff of workers including attorneys engaged in handling departmental matters of a legal nature; and related capacities and abilities.
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* EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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* Education:
** Graduation from an accredited law school; and
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* Experience:
** Considerable employment in a responsible administrative and supervisory capacity within a legal services program involving the interpretation of law and the application of pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies and decisions.
** Or,
** any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
** SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
** Applicant must be a member of the Rhode Island Bar and must maintain such membership as a condition of employment.
Class Revised:
December 22, 1985
Editorial Review: 3/15/2003
Class Revised:
April 9, 2023#
** Supplemental Information
** Applicant must be a member of the Rhode Island Bar and must maintain such membership as a condition of employment. Applicant should have experience in health law, regulatory law, and experience with open meetings for state boards and commissions.
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Title: Chief Of Legal Services
Company: Ricouncil94
Location: Cranston, USA
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