State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Legal Program Director (0559MP)

$53.18-$72.51 Hourly / $4,253.95-$5,800.23 BiWeekly /
$111,028.00-$151,386.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Consumer Protection and Housing, Office of Early Childhood and Social Equity Council (SEC) this class is accountable for directing staff engaged in conducting research and advising on matters pertaining to law, legislation, regulations and administrative policy.

In a Constitutional Office this class is accountable for managing programs and processes, conducting research and advising leadership on matters pertaining to legislation, regulations, contracts and/or administrative policy.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives executive direction from the Commissioner or other administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May direct staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of the legal unit and in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General works on a variety of difficult, complex and sensitive legal matters;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages unit activities;
  • Assists in development of agency program proposals, rules and policy;
  • Interprets statutes and regulations and ensures conformance with statutory purpose and authority;
  • Evaluates staff;
  • Assists in developing budget proposals for consistency with statutes and regulations;
  • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of unit who might impact program activities;
  • Provides staff training and assistance;
  • Researches and advises on matters pertaining to law, legislation, regulations and administrative policy;
  • Drafts proposed legislation and regulations;
  • Provides assistance to staff in implementing newly enacted legislation;
  • Conducts and assists staff in preparation for administrative proceedings including preparation of administrative record;
  • Prepares final decisions in contested cases;
  • Assists staff and Office of the Attorney General in preparation for court cases;
  • Drafts, negotiates, and completes administrative review of contracts and agreements;
  • Advises on matters which require an opinion from Office of the Attorney General and drafts requests for opinions;
  • Acts as liaison between Commissioner, agency head or other administrative official and Attorney General;
  • Assists staff on matters relating to enforcement orders and civil penalties;
  • Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • May conduct legal seminars for department staff;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • relevant agency policies and procedures;
    • Uniform Administrative Procedures Act;
    • legislative process;
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Considerable ability to interpret, analyze and prepare legislation and other legal documents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience as an attorney with some responsibility for research, development, planning and review of legislative and/or regulatory and/or legal programs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must be a member of the Connecticut Bar.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(18)-Legal

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 67

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 Legal Program Director in Salary Group MP 67 approved effective February 23, 2023. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to expand class use and modify content) Item No. 24-101

EFFECTIVE DATE

08/15/2024
CLASS: 0559MP; EST: 7/11/2011; REV: 8/15/2024;