State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Staff Attorney 1 (0087AR)

$41.23-$53.13 Hourly / $3,297.63-$4,250.23 BiWeekly /
$86,068.00-$110,931.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for receiving on the job training in all aspects of agency legal work.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Initially works under the close supervision of an attorney of higher grade; works more independently with acquired experience.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead employees of lower grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Receives generalized training in all aspects of agency legal work; 
  • Acts as hearing officer or represents agency in formal administrative and public proceedings involving legal and technical issues; 
  • Analyzes complex and technical evidence; 
  • Negotiates and drafts settlement agreements; 
  • Drafts advisory opinions, rulings, decisions, recommendations, findings, legislation, statutes, regulations, publications and other related legal documents; 
  • Assists in the preparation and presentation of trials and appeals; 
  • Consults with the Office of the Attorney General on legal issues; 
  • Researches routine legal issues and assists in researching complex legal issues; 
  • Conducts investigations and enforcement proceedings; 
  • Prepares comprehensive reports for use in administrative and court proceedings; 
  • Prepares pleadings and other court papers; 
  • Interprets statutes, regulations and rulings; 
  • Participates in the conduct of various educational activities; 
  • Reviews court decisions, new and proposed laws and regulations to determine impact on agency operations; 
  • Assists in the preparation and maintenance of precedent manuals; 
  • Reviews legal and other related documents for legal sufficiency; 
  • May provide legal counsel and advice when duly authorized; 
  • May testify at or monitor legislative proceedings; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • legal principles, practices and procedures in Connecticut; 
    • legal research techniques; 
    • the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act and civil procedures; 
    • and the ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation; 
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • the rules of evidence; 
    • criminal and constitutional law and legislative process; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • apply judicial decisions to the interpretation of statues; 
    • comprehend, analyze and organize technical data and coordinate elements of legal cases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A degree from an accredited law school.

PROMOTION

After completion of two (2) years of successful and satisfactory performance as a Staff Attorney 1 an incumbent will be moved to the Staff Attorney 2 classification (on the first pay period following the completion of the two (2) year requirement).

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. Pursuant to Section 51-88 of the Connecticut General Statutes, an incumbent who has not been admitted to practice law may not "assume, use or advertise the title of lawyer, attorney and counsel at law, counselor at law, attorney, counselor, attorney and counselor, or an equivalent term, in such a manner as to convey the impression that he is a legal practitioner of law". 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.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(18)-Legal

BARGAINING UNIT

(16)-ADMIN & RESID (P-5)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 25

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.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Staff Attorney 1 in Salary Group AR 25 approved effective March 17, 2017. (Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-248

EFFECTIVE DATE

09/22/2023
CLASS: 0087AR; EST: 12/2/1988; REV: 9/25/2023;