Paralegal Specialist - #241007-6142AR-001

IntroductionThe State of Connecticut, State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) is currently recruiting for a Paralegal Specialist to join our unique team!WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents.Comprehensive benefit offerings.Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.Paid time off including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.A culture that encourages work/life balance.Professional growth and development opportunities.Work for a Forbes top company: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023.State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer.POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:Work Schedule: Monday - FridayWork Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per weekWork Shift: First shift, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Location: 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105Must be flexible to meet agency needs.ABOUT US:The State of Connecticut, State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) has the authority to investigate possible violations of the election laws, inspect campaign finance records and reports, refer evidence of violations to the Chief State's Attorney or to the Attorney General, issue advisory opinions, and make recommendations to the General Assembly concerning revisions to the state's election laws.PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)In a state agency this class is accountable for providing advanced paralegal support in a highly complex legal unit. This class provides advanced technical leadership, research, and consultation in the areas of preparing draft legal documents and draft decisions of highly complex cases.EXAMPLES OF DUTIESPerforms highly complex paralegal duties in the following areas:LEGAL OFFICE OPERATIONSInterprets complex state statutes and federal regulations governing legal records and documents.Determines and applies applicable state statute and/or regulation in preparing documentation.Prepares draft legal documents; provides assistance in the discovery process.Acts as liaison between agency, court system, relevant attorney’s offices and general public.CASE PRESENTATION OR HEARINGAnalyzes highly complex cases; develops positions and strategies to settle or litigate cases.Prepares for and represents the state’s interest at hearings.KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITYConsiderable knowledge of legal processes and procedures; legal terminology and legal forms; legal research techniques; and the ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCEThe General Experience is defined as one of the following:A Bachelor’s degree in legal studies and one (1) year of experience providing paraprofessional legal assistance to an attorney; ORAn Associate’s degree in legal studies and three (3) years of experience providing paraprofessional legal assistance to an attorney; ORCompletion of a Paralegal or Legal Assistance Certificate Program approved by the American Bar Association and three (3) years of experience providing paraprofessional legal assistance to an attorney; ORA Law degree from an accredited Law School.CONCLUSIONAN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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