Legislative Attorney
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JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT
ROOM 5100 LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING
Hartford CT 06106-1591
The policy of the Joint Committee on Legislative Management is to provide equal opportunity to all prospective employees without regard to race religious creed color sex age national origin ancestry veteran status sexual orientation marital status present or past history of mental disorder learning disability mental retardation physical disability except in cases of bona fide occupational qualification or other protected class status under applicable law. Moreover the Joint Committee on Legislative Management does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability and will make reasonable accommodations that do not impose an undue hardship for individuals who are physically challenged or otherwise disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application or any other aspect of the selection process please contact the Human Resources Administrator in the Office of Legislative Management at or email .
General Application Instructions
Please complete all information requested on this application. Do not include extraneous or non-responsive information. If a question does not apply to you please write N/A in the space provided. The Joint Committee on Legislative Management may reject any application that is incomplete.
If you fail to provide complete information on this application form or if you provide any false or misleading information here or in any part of the application process your application will not be considered further. If you are employed by the Joint Committee on Legislative Management the discovery of omissions misrepresentations or misleading information in the application process will be grounds for termination of employment.
Providing References
Please provide three (3) professional references on your application. A professional reference is an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance technical skills and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references please include non-related professionals such as educators or other professional associates.
Description
The Connecticut General Assemblys nonpartisan legal services office seeks a full time permanent staff attorney for a unique legal opportunity in a dynamic environment.
Examples of Duties
Primary responsibilities are working with Legislators to draft legislation and serving as legal counsel to one or more legislative committees. Additional responsibilities include providing related legal services indexing and codifying public acts for publication and reviewing proposed state agency regulations.
Typical Qualifications
Requires superior writing and analytical skills thoroughness accuracy and attention to detail strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. Ideal candidates take a proactive approach to their work and are strongly self-motivated. Must perform excellent work under tight deadlines and be willing and able to work long hours during legislative sessions. Excellent academic record law degree and admission to the Connecticut bar at the time of hiring are required. Supplemental Information
Applications must have resume and cover letter attached. Cover letter should state how applicant feels they are qualified for the position.
Starting salary $96954
Employment Type
Full-Time
