Assistant Chief Disciplinary Counsel

About the role

The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch seeks a qualified individual to assist the Chief Disciplinary Counsel in investigating and pursuing complaints against attorneys and allegations of unauthorized practice of law.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the review of records of complaints from grievance panels in matters where probable cause has been found.
• Pursue matters at contested hearings before the statewide grievance committee or a reviewing committee.
• Make appropriate recommendations concerning dispositions to the statewide grievance committee or a reviewing committee.
• Handle other attorney disciplinary matters before the Superior Court, which may include but are not limited to:
• Appointment to act as Trustee to inventory the files and take other appropriate action to protect the interests of the clients of deactivated attorneys.
• In certain cases, deceased attorneys and any appeals from those decisions.

Requirements

• Membership in the Connecticut Bar and seven (7) years of experience in the practice of law.
• Some private practice experience is preferred.
• Litigation experience is required. Both trial and appellate court litigation experience is preferred, but administrative experience is acceptable.
• Incumbents may be required to travel in the course of their daily work.

Qualifications

Per Connecticut Practice Book Section 2-34A (a), the selected candidate may not engage in the private practice of law.

Skills

Strong legal knowledge, excellent research skills, and effective communication abilities are essential.

Benefits

The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch offers its employees a comprehensive array of benefits including:

• Paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal leave.
• Group life insurance.
• 457 Deferred Compensation.
• Voluntary flexible spending account programs.
• Discounted auto and home insurance policies.
• Long and short term disability.

Pay

$125,921 - $165,372/year plus State of Connecticut benefits. New employees begin at the minimum. The starting salary for existing state employees may be higher than the minimum, in accordance with existing Judicial Branch policy.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time.

Benefits

The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch offers its employees a top notch array of health and retirement benefits including but not limited to:

• Group life insurance.
• 457 Deferred Compensation.
• Voluntary flexible spending account programs.
• Discounted auto and home insurance policies.
• Long and short term disability.

Application Information

Applications must be submitted through the on-line application site at: (CLICK BELOW).