(NAME-MCE) CT - STAFF ATTORNEY 1

[Bill Howe]

*DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION*

*JOB** OPPORTUNITY *

*DIVISION OF LEGAL AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS*

*STAFF ATTORNEY 1*



*PLEASE FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION FILING INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 2.*

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Open To:             The Public



Location:              165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT  06106



Hours:                   40 Hours Per Week



Salary:                   $64,511– $80,726



Closing date:      February 16, 2010





The Department of Education is currently recruiting for a Staff Attorney 1
to serve as an attorney in the area of school law and employment law in the
Division of Legal and Governmental Affairs, providing professional
leadership and guidance to school officials, parents and agency personnel on
federal and state laws.



*EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:*

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Receives generalized training in all aspects of agency legal work; acts as
hearing officer or represents agency in formal administrative and public
proceedings involving legal and technical issues; analyzes complex and
technical evidence; 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 routine legal issues and assists in researching 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 statutes, regulations
and rulings; participates in the conduct of various educational activities;
may provide legal counsel and advice when duly authorized; may testify at or
monitor legislative proceedings; reviews court decisions, new and proposed
laws and regulations to determine impact on agency operations; assists in
the preparation and maintenance of precedent manuals; reviews legal and
other related documents for legal sufficiency; performs related duties as
required.



*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED*

*KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:*



Knowledge of legal principles, practices and procedures in Connecticut;
knowledge of legal research techniques; knowledge of the Uniform
Administrative Procedures Act and civil procedures; knowledge of and the
ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes,
regulations and legislation; knowledge of relevant agency policies and
procedures; knowledge of the rules of evidence; some knowledge of criminal
and constitutional law and legislative process; considerable interpersonal
skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to apply
judicial decisions to the interpretation of statues; ability to comprehend,
analyze and organize technical data and coordinate elements of legal cases.

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*EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:*



*General Experience:  *



A degree from an accredited law school.



*SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:*



1.       Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the
State of Connecticut within one (l) year of the date of appointment.
Pursuant to Section 51-88 of the Connecticut General Statutes, an incumbent
who has not been admitted to practice law may not "assume, use or advertise
the title of lawyer, attorney and counsel at law, counselor at law,
attorney, counselor, attorney and counselor, or an equivalent term, in such
a manner as to convey the impression that he is a legal practitioner of
law".

2.   May be required to travel.



*PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:*



Experience in conducting sensitive investigations involving children; solid
understanding of investigative procedures and techniques as well as
fundamental legal principles regarding education laws and regulations;
experience in employment discrimination claims; ability to work within group
dynamics with a diverse array of clients and third parties; ability to
establish and maintain positive relationships with educational professionals
and the public.



*APPLICATION PROCEDURES:*



Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements must
submit a letter of application, a resume with details of experience and
training, a writing sample, law school transcript, three letters of
recommendation and an Application for Employment (PLD-1 Form), available
on-line at www.sde.ct.gov to:  *Daniel Murphy, Director, Division of Legal
and Governmental Affairs, Department of Education, 165 Capitol Avenue,
Hartford CT 06106  Telephone:  (860) 713-6520*.  *Applications must be
postmarked no later than February 16, 2010.*

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*Note:*

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   1. *For current state employees compensation will be in accordance with
   guidelines for computing salary adjustments set forth by the Department of
   Administrative Services, determining salary upon change in class.  For
   all other applicants, the minimum salary will be applied.
   2. The filling of this position will be in accordance with reemployment,
   SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.**



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The State of Connecticut Department of Education is committed to a policy of
equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and does not
discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational
activity on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age,
religion or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal
nondiscrimination laws.  Inquiries regarding the Department of Education's
nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Office of Affirmative
Action, State of Connecticut Department of Education, 25 Industrial Park
Road, Middletown, Connecticut  06457, (860) 807-2071.”



*AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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