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Staff Attorney AR Jobs in Hartford, Connecticut, USA at State of Connecticut
Position: Staff Attorney 1 #250117-0087AR-001
Introduction
Are you passionate about a career in public service? Do you want to grow and build in a collaborative team while establishing statewide policies and working on ground-breaking issues? If so, make an impact by serving your state with the State of Connecticut, Social Equity Council. We invite you to please read below & apply today!
The State of Connecticut, Social Equity Council (SEC), is seeking an experienced and qualified individual for a meaningful role as a Staff Attorney 1, within the Social Equity Council legal unit.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Work at a Forbes-recognized company!
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Monday-Friday Hybrid (combination of in-office and remote work)
Full-time
First shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location:
450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT
THE ROLE
The Staff Attorney will work with the SEC Legal Director to provide day-to-day legal advice, representation, and support to the SEC and its staff on a broad range of complex legal, business, operations, and regulatory issues. This role also encompasses:
With the Legal Director, advise and consult with SEC, the Executive Director, and stakeholders to identify critical legal issues, assess potential legal options, and provide individuals and teams with an analysis and range of possible legal solutions.
Develop standardized documents and design and implement compliance plans, operational guides, compliance checklists, standard operating procedures, and recommendations pertaining to a variety of regulations.
Assist in the drafting of regulations.
May act as a hearing officer or represent the agency in formal administrative and public proceedings involving legal and technical issues.
ABOUT US
The Mission of the Social Equity Council is to promote equitable economic prosperity by supporting Social Equity Entrepreneurs and reinvesting in communities most impacted by the war on drugs.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – GENERAL EXPERIENCE
A degree from an accredited law school.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with matters governed by the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act.
Experience providing legal analysis and/or statutory interpretation as related to cannabis regulation and policy issues or disputes.
Experience reviewing and processing documents for disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
Experience collaborating as a team with internal and external stakeholders to support students with disabilities.
Experience practicing law in a law firm, government agency or organization, or legal non-profit organization.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut within one (1) year of the date of appointment. Until such time that an incumbent is admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut, the incumbent shall be referred to as a Legal Assistant. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.
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Title: Staff Attorney AR
Company: State of Connecticut
Location: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Category: Law/Legal, Government
