Paralegal Specialist - #250915-6142AR-001

Overview The State of Connecticut Office of the Attorney General is recruiting for a Paralegal Specialist in Hartford, CT. What We Can Offer You: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, professional growth and development opportunities, a healthy work/life balance, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service. Position Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, First shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, Hartford, CT. Discover the Opportunity: Engage in a rewarding career; work together in a collaborative team environment; make a difference in the public sector. About Us: The Office of the Attorney General was created by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1897. The Connecticut Constitution and General Statutes authorize the Attorney General to represent the interests of the people of Connecticut in all civil legal matters involving the state, protect the public interest, and serve as legal counsel to state agencies. Selection Plan For Assistance in Applying: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply. Additional resources are available in our Applicant Reference Library. Before You Apply: Meet Minimum Qualifications by the close date; specify qualifications on your application. Educational credits: List earned credits and degrees accurately. If education is outside the U.S., provide documentation from a USA accrediting service. Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process; additional documents may be requested later. Required materials may include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc. Preferred Shift/Location: Select all locations and shifts you are willing to work to be considered for vacancies. Timely Submission: All materials must be received by the posting deadline. Revisions are not possible after submission. For exceptions, email Sue Cavanaugh at . Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations may vary by branch of government. Application access is via the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center posting. After You Apply: Referral Questions and Interview Preparation details are provided; stay connected via the JobAps Personal Status Board. The immediate vacancy is listed above; applications may be used for future vacancies. This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language and applicable rules. Candidates offered a position are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees (PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for providing advanced paralegal support in a highly complex legal unit. This class provides advanced technical leadership, research and consultation in preparing draft legal documents and draft decisions of highly complex cases, and serves as a resource regarding issues, procedures, process and timeframe related to cases and presenting legal matters as needed. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES LEGAL OFFICE OPERATIONS Interprets complex state statutes and federal regulations governing legal records and documents; determines and applies applicable state statute/regulation in preparing documentation; interprets court rules and agency policies and regulations; keeps abreast of latest court rules, calendar changes and pending legislation; monitors and adheres to court deadlines. Reviews legal documents and prepares documents such as briefs, writs and pleadings for court filings; responds to relevant case information requests from courts; performs legal research and analysis of statutes, legal articles, decisions, opinions, rulings, memoranda and other legal material; prepares draft legal documents; provides assistance in the discovery process. Provides paralegal assistance by interpreting applicable legal provisions, regulations, precedents and policies; responds to requests and obtains information of sensitive nature; acts as liaison between the agency, court system, relevant attorney offices and the general public; serves as agency liaison regarding relevant policies and procedures; prepares legal and administrative reports; updates and maintains case records, pleadings, policy manuals and filing systems; assists in drafting proposed legislation and advisory opinions; provides training and assistance to staff; may perform business mathematical computations; performs related duties as required. CASE PRESENTATION OR HEARING Analyzes highly complex cases; develops positions and strategies to settle or litigate cases at formal or informal hearings; prepares for and represents the state’s interest at hearings or through case presentation; researches and gathers relevant evidence and documentation; interviews witnesses and clients; drafts legal documents, complaints, stipulations, detailed memoranda, letters and proposed findings; reviews substantiation appeals and provides recommendations to management regarding sufficiency of substantiation findings. Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Considerable knowledge of legal processes and procedures; legal terminology and forms; legal research techniques; knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation. Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; skill in fact-finding techniques including interviewing clients and gathering evidence; substantial ability to evaluate facts, cases and evidence and compile such legal data; compose correspondence and draft legal documents; ability to understand complex laws and related reports; utilize computer software. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE The General Experience is defined as one of the following: A Bachelor’s degree in legal studies and one year of experience providing paraprofessional legal assistance to an attorney; OR An Associate’s degree in legal studies and three years of experience providing paraprofessional legal assistance to an attorney; OR Completion of an ABA-approved Paralegal or Legal Assistance Certificate Program and three years of experience; OR Completion of a 24-semester-hour Paralegal/Legal Assistance Certificate Program and four years of experience; OR A Law degree from an accredited Law School. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience providing paralegal assistance to attorneys within Consumer Protection and/or Privacy and Data Security. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. A job class is not all-inclusive of every task and responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21