Staff Attorney Durational AR

Introduction

The State of Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) is recruiting for an anticipated Staff Attorney 2, located in Hartford, CT.

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week
• First (1st) shift
• Monday – Friday
• Hartford, CT – travel in‑state may be required, mileage reimbursed
• Hybrid role consistent with the State of CT Telework Policy

This position is durational and will terminate at the end of the RHTP grant spending period (September 30, 2030). Depending on available RHTP funds and business needs, it may be extended by up to 12 months, no later than September 30, 2031, unless funding for this position ends sooner.

• Legal review and analysis of all grant‑related documents, including federal grant terms and conditions, modifications, amendments, and compliance requirements
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with sub‑recipients, vendors, and other contractual partners supporting RHTP initiatives
• Providing legal counsel on federal and state regulatory compliance matters affecting rural health programs and grant administration
• Reviewing and advising on reports, applications, and other submissions to the federal government and other entities to ensure legal accuracy and compliance
• Conducting legal research on issues related to rural health policy, healthcare law, grant administration, and applicable state and federal requirements
• Advising on data‑sharing agreements, privacy compliance (including HIPAA and data security), and information governance matters
• Providing legal support for procurement processes and ensuring compliance with state procurement regulations
• Drafting and reviewing memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and interagency agreements with other state agencies and partners
• Supporting the rural health transformation advisory council by providing legal guidance and reviewing governance documents
• Advising on risk mitigation strategies and providing legal counsel on potential liability issues
• Reviewing and advising on employment matters related to RHTP‑funded staff recruitment and hiring
• Coordinating with DSS General Counsel and other legal staff on complex legal matters
• Attending meetings with federal officials and stakeholders to provide legal support as needed
• Other legal duties as assigned

• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities
• A healthy work‑life balance for all employees
• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer

Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law.

• Experience drafting and negotiating complex contractual agreements and statements of work related to large data systems or professional services agreements in healthcare‑related industries
• Experience drafting or negotiating agreements involving the transfer of state and federal funding to contractual subrecipients
• Experience drafting and negotiating cooperative agreements, such as memoranda of understanding or memoranda of agreement
• Experience working with or supporting government or corporate contract or procurement unitsli>
• Experience performing legal analyses related to compliance with federal grant reporting, terms, and conditions

• Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.