Staff Attorney

Introduction

Are you passionate about ensuring compliance and fairness in highly regulated industries? Do you thrive in roles that combine legal expertise, policy development, and strategic negotiation? If so, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is currently hiring for the position of Staff Attorney 2.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday
• Location:
  
  450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT
• Hybrid and flex work schedules available
• Weekend and evening availability may be required to meet agency needs

• Responsible for case development, negotiation, and prosecution at administrative hearings focused on the regulation of the pharmaceutical, cannabis and hemp industries
• Assist with developing and operationalizing policy in the drug control, cannabis, and hemp areas
• Other related duties

The mission of the State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is to promote a fair and equitable marketplace and ensure safe products and services for Connecticut Consumers. The department is comprised of several divisions, each of which oversees different industries that it regulates.

• Drug Control Division: regulates distribution of all legal drugs, medical devices and cosmetics; licenses pharmacies, pharmacists, controlled substance providers and laboratories; administers Medical Marijuana Program and Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP).
• Food and Standards Division: regulates manufacturers and sellers of food products; ensures weighing and measuring devices are accurate; inspects restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores.
• Investigations Division: protects the public from unfair or deceptive practices; enforces CUTPA; handles legal actions for the agency.
• Gaming Division: ensures integrity in legalized gaming; licenses or permits participants; monitors compliance and tribal-state agreements.
• License Services Division: processes licenses; assists with renewals, payments, and processing issues.
• Liquor Control Division: regulates distribution, selling, and dispensing of alcoholic liquor; prevents sales to minors and intoxicated persons.
• Occupational & Professional Licensing Division: ensures qualified licensing in trades and professional boards; administers educational and examination standards.

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  Ensure you meet the minimum qualifications listed on the job opening by the closing date.
• Educational Credits:
  List earned credits and degrees accurately; provide documentation for foreign education equivalencies as needed.
• Resume Policy:
  Resumes are not accepted during the initial application process; may be required to submit additional documentation later.
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• Timely Submission:
  All materials must be received by the deadline. Late submissions are rarely accepted; request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM.
• Salary Calculations:
  State-to-state variations may apply.

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The only way to apply is via the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center posting.

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The immediate vacancy is listed above; applications may be used for future vacancies in this job class. This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language and merit employment rules. By accepting a position, candidates are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the legal work of the agency.

• Performs 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…