The State of Connecticut, Freedom of Information Commission's (FOIC) mission is to administer and enforce the provisions of the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, and to thereby ensure citizen access to the records and meetings of public agencies in the State of Connecticut. We are currently recruiting for Staff Attorney 2 positions to work at 165 Capitol Avenue, located in Hartford CT. The incumbents in these roles must be flexible to meet agency needs.What’s In It For You:To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;Comprehensive Benefits including Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.A healthy work-life balance to all employees.Position HighlightsFull-time, 40 hours per weekFirst (1st) shiftMonday - Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pmAbout the State of Connecticut: Living in Connecticut allows you to live with mountains, forests, ocean fronts, rivers, and a wonderful green countryside right at your doorstep. The state has charm, elegance, and a high standard of living. Our school systems offer an outstanding education, and our communities are among the safest in the country. Connecticut experiences all four seasons and gives you the option to choose living in sophisticated country-life or living in the center of a lively city. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:Please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page.SELECTION PLANTo Apply:In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.Connect With Us:Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Charla Vincent, charla.vincent@ct.gov.All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the legal work of the agency.EXAMPLES OF DUTIESPerforms advanced and complex legal work of an agency; Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies complex and conflicting laws and regulations, case law and legal principles; Acts as hearing officer or represents agency in formal administrative and public proceedings on a full range of cases involving complex legal and technical issues; 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 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 and applies complex or conflicting laws and regulations, case law and legal principles; Participates in the conduct of various educational activities; Provides legal guidance when duly authorized; Provides input into policy formation; May testify at or monitor legislative proceedings;May represent agency in court wen authorized;Reviews court decisions, new and proposed laws and regulations to determine impact on agency operations;Prepares and maintains precedent manuals;Reviews legal and other related documents for legal sufficiency;Performs related duties as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITYConsiderable knowledge oflegal principles, practices and procedures in Connecticut; legal research techniques; the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act; and the ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation; relevant agency policies and procedures; Knowledge ofthe rules of evidence; criminal and constitutional law and legislative process; Considerableinterpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Considerable ability toapply judicial decisions to the interpretation of statutes; comprehend, analyze and organize technical data and coordinate elements of legal cases.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCETwo (2) years of experience in the practice of law.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExtensive experience with legal principles, practices and procedures in Connecticut; Considerable experience with legal research techniques; Considerable experience with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act; Extensive experience interpreting and applying relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation; Considerable experience with relevant agency policies and procedures; Demonstrative experience with the rules of evidence; Experience with criminal and constitutional law and legislative process; Demonstrative oral and written communication experience;Considerable experience applying judicial decisions to the interpretation of statutes; Extensive experience comprehending, analyzing and organizing technical data and coordinate elements of legal cases.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSIncumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut.Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.CONCLUSIONAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAs 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.