Connecticut General Assembly
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Legislative Attorneys
 
PLEASE FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION FILING INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!
 
Open To:            The Public
Location:            Hartford
Hours:                Full-Time and Temporary
Closing Date:      Friday, October 18, 2019 (5:00 p.m.)
 
General Knowledge:
The Connecticut General Assembly's nonpartisan legal services office seeks a full-time staff   attorney and full-time temporary attorneys for an exciting opportunity in a dynamic environment. Primary responsibilities areworking with legislators in drafting legislation and serving as legal counsel to one or more legislative committees. Additional responsibilities include providing related legislative legal services, indexing and codifying public acts for publication, and reviewing proposed state agency regulations.
For full-time staff attorneys, starting salary is $79,995, plus excellent health insurance, retirement and other fringe benefits. For full-time temporary attorneys, position term is January 2020 to May 2020, at per diem salary of $305.
Required Skills and Ability:
Requires superior writing and analytical skills, thoroughness, accuracy and attention to detail, strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, and initiative.  Must perform excellent work under tight deadlines, and be willing and able to work very long hours during legislative sessions. Excellent academic record, law degree, and admission to Connecticutbar at time of hiring are required.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and writing sample (5 - 7 pages) by email to lcoapplicant@cga.ct.gov,or by U.S. Mail, courier service or hand-delivery to:
Attorney SearchLegislativeCommissioners' Office - Suite 5500Legislative Office BuildingHartford, CT 06106-1591
The cover letter should specify how the applicant meets the requirements of the position as described in this advertisement. The cover letter, resume and writing sample must be received in the LegislativeCommissioners' Office by 5:00 P.M. on October 18, 2019.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages theapplications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.