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Staff Attorney 1

Internal Number: 260325-0087AR-001

Do you have a degree from an accredited law school and are looking for an exciting new opportunity to serve your state?

Join us as a Staff Attorney 1 and make an impact today! 

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is looking for an energetic, proactive, and open-minded individual to join the Legal Services Unit as a Staff Attorney 1! Although this position will be in the Legal Office they will work directly with the DPH Policy Director and Regulatory Affairs Manager in the Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives (OPSI). OPSI's dynamic team is responsible for overseeing legislative, regulatory, and internal policy as well as accreditation and strategic planning on behalf of the DPH. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
  • Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • Work Shift: Full-time, First Shift
  • Work Hours: 40 hours per week, with the opportunity for a partial telework schedule

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

  • Focus on the development and promulgation of regulations for the Environmental Health and Drinking Water branch; 
  • Help the department keep up with regulatory updates to comply with state and federal law; 
  • Work on the state adoption of several changes to federal drinking water regulations; and 
  • Support the agency’s goals of protecting public health and safety through effective regulatory approaches to existing and emerging public health threats. 

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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https://govphcareers.astho.org/jobs/22161161/staff-attorney-1

Date Posted
03/30/2026
Job Reference
22161161
Organization
State of Connecticut
Location
Hartford, CT 06101
Category
Health Policy Management
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