State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Executive Director Judicial Review Council (6470VR)

$0.01-$478.93 Hourly / $0.00-$0.00 BiWeekly /
$1.00-$999,999.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Judicial Review Council this class is accountable for directing the day-to-day operations of the Council.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives executive direction from the Chairperson of the Judicial Review Council.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff of Council.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of the Judicial Review Council;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages operations of the Council;
  • Reviews all initial complaints and prepares summary of documentation for submission to the Council;
  • Investigates complaints about judges, Workers' Compensation commissioners and family support magistrates and presents evidence to the Council;
  • Drafts letters, charges, notices and other documentation as directed by the Council;
  • Prepares and presents evidence at hearings;
  • Monitors legislative activity that may impact operations;
  • Drafts proposed legislation and presents at legislative hearings;
  • Amends regulations as needed to comply with changes in law;
  • Conducts legal research;
  • Prepares and monitors agency budget;
  • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of agency who might impact policy or program activities;
  • Assists in preparation of annual report of agency activities;
  • Consults with the Chairperson as needed; 
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • May respond to media inquiry;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of 
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • law and legal process, principles and practices, administrative law, constitutional law and rules of evidence;
    • Uniform Administrative Procedures Act;
  • Knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management and business principles and practices;
    • legislative process;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Ten (10) years of experience in the practice of law trying cases in all Connecticut courts. 

NOTE: Incumbents in this class cannot be affiliated with any law firm that currently practices or could practice before Connecticut courts.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

To be paid at a rate between $50.00 and $60.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(12)-General Administration and Management

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

VR 99

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 Executive Director Judicial Review Council in Salary Group VR 99 approved effective September 15, 2006. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final 22-007

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/01/2022
CLASS: 6470VR; EST: 9/15/2006; REV: 12/21/2022;