CHIEF OF LEGAL SERVICES

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Overview GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To serve as the chief legal officer for a state department or agency with responsibility for directing the work of a staff engaged in providing legal advice and services; to participate in the formulating of overall policy and to draft statements of such policies; to provide legal assistance to officials as required in the execution of their responsibilities; and to do related work as required. Responsibilities Serve as chief legal officer for a state department or agency with responsibility for directing the work of a staff engaged in providing legal advice and services. Participate in the formulation of overall policy and draft statements of such policies. Provide legal assistance to officials as required in the execution of their responsibilities. Be responsible for the work of a staff engaged in: providing legal opinions to agency staff personnel; preparing draft material for proposed amendments to the acts administered by department or agency; and drafting rules and regulations concerning the provisions of such acts; developing manuals of precedents based upon policy statements for the guidance of all individuals making decisions under such acts; preparing legal guides on specific matters for agency personnel; and developing and planning a legislative program. Prosecute cases before federal and state courts. Participate in the formulation and effectuation of overall legal policy; plan and program divisional activities; and coordinate legal services with overall departmental or agency functions. Represent the Director as required. Supervise and conduct administrative adjudication proceedings and various hearings, together with subsequent judicial enforcement actions as necessary. Perform related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities A thorough knowledge of the provisions of the Rhode Island General Laws administered by the department; the ability to interpret the provisions of such laws and to prepare opinions relating thereto for the use in the administration of the functions of the department; the ability to prepare or direct the preparation of briefs, rulings and miscellaneous legal documents; the ability to draft rules and regulations having the force and effect of law while remaining consistent with the purpose and provisions of the law; the ability to exercise independent judgement in making decisions in unusual cases involving legal matters; the ability to plan, organize, coordinate and direct the work of a staff of workers including attorneys engaged in handling departmental matters of a legal nature; and related capacities and abilities. Education And Experience Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from an accredited law school; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a responsible administrative and supervisory capacity within a legal services program involving the interpretation of law and the application of pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies and decisions. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. Special Requirement: Applicant must be a member of the Rhode Island Bar and must maintain such membership as a condition of employment. This position is within the Division of Public Utilities & Carriers. Preferred candidates will have at least 5 years legal experience within a utility regulatory framework. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Government Administration This page contains public job information and does not include referral prompts or in-app alerts. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17