Staff Attorney – Probate
State of Connecticut Judicial
Office of the Probate Court 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. Submit resume and cover letter by October 28, 2024, to: PCAPosting@ctprobate.gov. Submissions without these two items will not be considered. No phone calls relative to this position will be accepted. 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. EOE
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