Staff Attorney Probate at State of CT Judicial Branch in West Hartford, Connecticut

Job Description:

Staff Attorney – Probate  

State of Connecticut  

Office of the Probate Administrator  

West Hartford  

The State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch, Office of the Probate Court Administrator  seeks an experienced attorney for the full-time position of Staff Attorney – Probate. The  position reports to the Chief Counsel – Probate and provides legal support to the  Probate Courts.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Researches and analyzes legal questions and issues;  analyzes reports and prepares summaries on legal implications and issues; provides  administrative support to Probate Courts; reviews cases for jurisdictional and/or  procedural problems; prepares data entries for computerized issue-tracking system;  completes legal research projects as directed; may make recommendations on motions  to judges; may attend motion hearings and court conferences; develops and  implements strategies for effective case flow management; performs related duties as  required.  

Salary Range: $93,936 - $140,884 annually – 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.    

The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch offers its employees an excellent array of  health and retirement benefits including but not limited to paid holidays, vacation, sick  and personal leave, group life insurance, 457 deferred compensation, voluntary flexible  spending account programs, discounted auto and home insurance policies and long and  short-term disability.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED  

KNOWLEDGE. SKILL AND ABILITY: Considerable knowledge of and demonstrated  ability in legal research; considerable oral and written communication skills; knowledge  of law and legal process, legal principles and judicial practice; ability to analyze legal  issues; interpersonal skills; ability to utilize legal and other computerized databases;  computer skills.  

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING  

General Experience: Membership in the Connecticut Bar for a minimum of five (5)  years and experience in the practice of law in the probate field.  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Required to have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license  and a motor vehicle available for daily business use. May be required to travel during  the course of daily work.  

Careers at the Branch play an essential role for the public and society. Our meaningful,  challenging, and interesting positions have a long-lasting effect that serves to advance  justice and ultimately provides for the greater good of all.  

Submit resume and cover letter by October 7. 2024 to: PCAPosting@ctprobate.gov. Submissions without these two items will not be considered. No phone calls relative to  this position will be accepted.  

AA/EOE