Staff Attorney

Location:

Hartford, CT

Date Opened: 1/23/2026

Salary: $99,570 - $127,418/year* (
* New employees to state service start at the minimum)

Job Type: Open to the Public

Close Date: 2/23/2026 11:59:00 PM

The State of Connecticut, Department of Housing (DOH), is currently accepting applications for the position of Staff Attorney 2 in support of the Legal Division, in Hartford, CT.

We are seeking a highly motivated, qualified, and experienced individual to join our legal division. If you have a background in law, and a great understanding of state statutes and federal regulations, we want to hear from you.

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

• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
• First shift, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Located at 505 Hudson Street in Hartford, CT
• This hybrid position is eligible to apply for telework, in accordance with the Telework Policy.

Under the supervision of the agency’s Legal Program Director, the Staff Attorney 2 will be responsible for:

• Providing legal advice and counsel
• Drafting contract documents
• Assisting with closing financial assistance transactions
• Acting as a back-up hearing officer, including preparing draft hearing decisions
• Other duties as assigned

The Department of Housing is the lead agency for housing matters for the State of Connecticut and is responsible for the creation of environmental review records for more than ten (10) federal grant programs associated with affordable housing and community development activities.

Hear from some of our staff at the Department of Housing in the video below.

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  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits:
  List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. If outside the U.S., provide documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service.
• Resume Policy:
  Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment progresses, additional documentation may be requested (e.g., cover letter, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure).
• Preferred Shift/
  
  Location:
  
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• Timely Submission:
  All materials must be received by the posting deadline. Revisions after submission are not typically allowed; exceptions may be requested by emailing DAS.SHRM.
• Salary Calculations:
  For current state employees, salary calculations may vary between branches of state government.
• Note:
  
  The only way to apply is via the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

• Referral Questions:
  Completion of any required Referral Questions by the expiration date is necessary. Access via email or Job Aps Personal Status Board.
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• The immediate vacancy may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note:
  
  Employment will be conducted in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit rules. Employees are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees (ct.gov/ethics).

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, check your Personal Status Board and FAQ. For questions about the recruitment process, contact Sharon McIntosh ntosh.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

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,…