Introduction: The mission of the State of Connecticut, Office of State Ethics is to encourage accountability and integrity throughout state government. We provide legal advice, guidance and education to public officials, state employees and lobbyists; interpret and enforce applicable laws, and ensure required disclosure through the administration of the lobbyist and financial filing systems.BenefitsIndustry leading health benefits with medical and dental coverageGenerous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays per calendar yearExtensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offeringsRetirement healthcare offeringsProfessional growth and development opportunitiesHealthy work–life balance for all employeesPosition HighlightsWork schedule: Monday – FridayWork hours: Full‑time, 40 hours per weekWork shift: First shift, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PMLocation: 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105Hybrid work environment (combination of on‑site and remote work) available after successful completion of probationary periodRoleUnder the direction of the Ethics Enforcement Officer, this position evaluates, investigates and prosecutes alleged violations of the Codes of Ethics (Chapter 10 of the Connecticut General Statutes). The work of the Enforcement Division is confidential.DutiesPerforms advanced and complex legal work for the agencyResearches, interprets, analyzes and applies laws, regulations, case law and legal principles, including complex and conflicting mattersActs as hearing officer or represents the agency in formal administrative and public proceedingsNegotiates and drafts settlement agreementsDrafts advisory opinions, rulings, decisions, recommendations, findings, legislation, statutes, regulations, publications and related legal documentsAssists in preparation and presentation of trials and appealsConsults with the Office of the Attorney General on legal issuesConducts investigations and enforcement proceedingsPrepares comprehensive reports for administrative and court proceedingsPrepares pleadings and other court papersInterprets and applies complex or conflicting laws and regulations, case law and legal principlesParticipates in various educational activitiesProvides legal guidance when authorizedProvides input into policy formationReviews court decisions, new and proposed laws and regulations for impact on agency operationsPrepares and maintains precedent manualsReviews legal and related documents for sufficiencyMay testify at or monitor legislative proceedingsMay represent the agency in court when authorizedPerforms related duties as requiredKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesConsiderable knowledge of Connecticut legal principles, practices and proceduresProficient legal research techniquesFamiliarity with the Uniform Administrative Procedures ActAbility to interpret and apply state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislationKnowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal and constitutional law, and legislative processStrong interpersonal, oral and written communication skillsAbility to apply judicial decisions to statutory interpretationComprehend, analyze and organize technical data and coordinate elements of legal casesMinimum QualificationsTwo (2) years of experience in the practice of law.Preferred QualificationsDemonstrated interest or experience in the core advocacy mission of the Office of State EthicsExperience in conducting hearingsExperience in all aspects of trial preparation and presentation in administrative or judicial proceedingsExperience in litigation, discovery practice, e‑discovery, deposition, witness examination, motion practice, and brief preparation in administrative or judicial mattersExperience in legal investigationsExperience working in a confidential environmentExperience negotiating legal settlementsExcellent legal writing skillsExperience with the Uniform Administrative Procedure ActTeam‑based working experienceStrong communication or public‑speaking skillsSpecial RequirementsMust be admitted to practice law in the State of ConnecticutMay be required to travelEqual Opportunity EmployerThe State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative‑action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.#J-18808-Ljbffr