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Assistant Legal Director

Internal Number: 260716-3438MP-100

Do you have experience as an attorney with some responsibility for research, development, planning and review of legislative and/or regulatory programs?

Join us as an Assistant Legal Director and make a difference today! 

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) has an anticipated opening for a dedicated and mission driven Assistant Legal Director to join their growing legal team. This role offers the unique opportunity to support public health initiatives, protect community well-being, and contribute to impactful statewide policy and regulatory work. This position will report to the Agency Legal Director and have primary responsibility for the operations of the regulatory and compliance unit within the Legal Office. If you are passionate about public service, thrive in a collaborative environment, and value meaningful work, we encourage you to apply!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
  • Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • Work Shift: Full-time, First Shift
  • Work Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Telework may be available after successful completion of working test period

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

  • Serve as administrative prosecutors in professional disciplinary cases, or as legal advisors to program staff in the agency’s two regulatory branches; 
  • Interpret statutes and regulations, draft proposed legislation and regulations, and coordinate with the Office of the Attorney General on pending matters as necessary; 
  • Coordinate, plan and manage the unit’s activities, review and improve processes, develop standard operating procedures, determine priorities, and provide legal advice to agency leadership and staff; 
  • Supervise and review the work of the attorneys in the unit, conduct evaluations of legal and non-legal staff, and participate in the recruitment and hiring of new staff; and
  • Perform other duties as requested by the Agency Legal Director. 

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 healthy
  • Preventing disease, injury, and disability
  • Promoting 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.

About State of Connecticut
The State of Connecticut – Executive Branch employs thousands of dedicated professionals, committed to providing a safe and thriving environment for our community, and visitors. As a small state, we have so much to offer – education, employment, culture, travel, nature, history and recreation - each of these opportunities positively impact our citizens and businesses. While Hartford is Connecticut’s state capital and home to many of our agency offices, we are proud to offer positions located throughout the state. Some of our most popular work sites are located in Bridgeport, Enfield, Middletown, New Haven, Torrington, and with a higher demand throughout the Fairfield County. We are seeking to hire employees for locations statewide who find inspiration in our culture and values, specifically: - Committed to making an impact - Serving the public through meaningful work - Seeking limitless opportunities to grow - Enjoy a work/life balance (with competitive benefits) - Interested in diversity and fresh perspectives If you can see yourself contributing to our vision, we encourage you to apply to join us!
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Date Posted
07/17/2026
Job Reference
22434417
Organization
State of Connecticut
Location
06103, CT
Category
Executive
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