Job Description
Introduction
Are you an experienced lawyer looking to ensure public health and safety in our state?
Join us as a Staff Attorney 2 and make a difference today!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is now hiring for aStaff Attorney 2 to join our engaging, impactful, and growing team! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CTWork Schedule: Monday - FridayWork Shift: Full-time, First ShiftWork Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:00am - 4:30pmWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Engage in a rewarding career;
Provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;
Assist our clients so they can achieve success;
Make a difference in the public sector;
Work together in a collaborative team environment
THE ROLE:
This position involves reviewing, negotiating and presenting cases involving licensed healthcare entities. This rewarding opportunity allows you to have a significant impact on the quality of health care in the state.Support the Certificate of Need (CON) program, which regulates specific healthcare facilities and services to ensure access to quality and cost-effective healthcare for Connecticut residents and to avoid unnecessary duplications of those facilities and services. The individual who fills this position will review CON applications and submissions, conduct legal research, hold public hearings as a Hearing Officer, draft CON determinations, draft CON decisions, oversee compliance for legal issues, participate in working groups, interact with hospital administrators, stakeholders and members of the public verbally and in writing and provide information and advice to DPH leadership as required.
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY:The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by:Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthyPreventing disease, injury, and disabilityPromoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.
Selection PlanFOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY:Meet 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. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.AFTER YOU APPLY:Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at .This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Anamaria Giangarra at Anamaria.giangarra@ct.govJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the legal work of the agency.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIESPerforms 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, 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 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 and applies complex or conflicting laws and regulations, case law and legal principles; Participates in the conduct of various educational activities; Provides legal guidance when duly authorized; Provides input into policy formation; Reviews court decisions, new and proposed laws and regulations to determine impact on agency operations; Prepares and maintains precedent manuals; Reviews legal and other related documents for legal sufficiency; May testify at or monitor legislative proceedings; May represent agency in court when authorized; Performs related duties as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITYConsiderable knowledge of
legal principles, practices and procedures in Connecticut; legal research techniques; the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act; and the ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation; relevant agency policies and procedures; Knowledge of
the rules of evidence; criminal and constitutional law and legislative process; Considerable
interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Considerable ability to
apply judicial decisions to the interpretation of statutes; comprehend, analyze and organize technical data and coordinate elements of legal cases.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCivil litigation or administrative hearing experienceExperience drafting contractual instrumentsExperience negotiating complex settlementsExperience working within a team to manage projects and meet deadlinesExperience working with health care providers and other members of the healthcare communitySPECIAL REQUIREMENTSIncumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut.Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.ConclusionAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of 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. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
Location
Hartford, CT
Date Opened
9/14/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary
$104,612* - $133,870/year *New state employees start at the minimum
Job Type
Open to the Public
Close Date
9/28/2026 11:59:00 PM
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Immediate start, All shifts, Shift work