Salary: See Position Description
Location : Legislative Office Building, Hartford, CT
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Legislative Commissioners' Office
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/18/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Job ApplicationJOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT
ROOM 5100, LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
General Application InstructionsPlease complete all information requested on this application. Do not include extraneous or non-responsive information. If a question does not apply to you, please write "N/A" in the space provided. The Joint Committee on Legislative Management may reject any application that is incomplete.
If you fail to provide complete information on this application form, or if you provide any false or misleading information here or in any part of the application process, your application will not be considered further. If you are employed by the Joint Committee on Legislative Management, the discovery of omissions, misrepresentations or misleading information in the application process will be grounds for termination of employment.
Providing ReferencesPlease provide three (3) professional references on your application. A professional reference is an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
Description The Connecticut General Assembly's nonpartisan legal services office seeks two full time permanent staff attorneys for a unique legal opportunity in a dynamic environment.
Examples of Duties Primary responsibilities are working with Legislators to draft legislation and serving as legal counsel to one or more legislative committees. Additional responsibilities include providing related legal services, indexing and codifying public acts for publication, and reviewing proposed state agency regulations.
Typical Qualifications Requires superior writing and analytical skills, thoroughness, accuracy and attention to detail, strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. Ideal candidates take a proactive approach to their work and are strongly self-motivated. Must perform excellent work under tight deadlines and be willing and able to work long hours during legislative sessions. Excellent academic record, law degree, and admission to the Connecticut bar at the time of hiring are required.
Supplemental Information Applications must have resume and cover letter attached. Cover letter should state how applicant feels they are qualified for the position. Starting salary for this position is $99,378.
BENEFITS FOR REGULAR, FULL-TIME LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEESHEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCERegular full-time legislative employees are eligible for health and dental insurance effective the first of the month following employment. There are several medical and dental plans from which employees and their eligible dependents may choose.
GROUP LIFE INSURANCERegular full-time legislative employees are eligible for basic group life insurance by payroll deduction for up to $85,000 of coverage, depending on the employee's salary and position. The employee contribution is $.20 bi-weekly for each $1,000 of insurance. In addition, the state makes a small contribution. (Employees earning more than $45,500 annually may elect to have supplemental insurance of up to $50,000. This supplemental insurance is paid for entirely by the employee). Employees who elect to take the coverage must do so within their first six months of employment or be required to provide evidence of insurability thereafter. Upon normal retirement one would receive a reduced paid-up life insurance policy based upon years of service. (The supplemental insurance is not used when calculating retirement benefits).
RETIREMENTLegislative employees hired on or after July 31, 2017 are members of Tier IV of the State Employees' Retirement System. (In some instances, employees with prior state service might be eligible for membership in another plan.) Members are required to contribute a percentage of their earnings on a pretax basis to a defined benefit plan and a small percentage to a defined contribution plan. Tier IV allows ten-year vesting, however, the benefits are enhanced after 15 years of service. Employees with ten or more years of service can begin collecting a pension at age 58. An employee's average salary for the five highest earning years is used to determine the pension amount.
DEFERRED COMPENSATIONDeferred Compensation allows legislative employees to set aside money (through payroll deduction) during peak earning years and receive its value later, when one would presumably be in a lower tax bracket. The state's Defined Contribution retirement savings plans can help you save for a more financially secure retirement. Defined Contribution Plans are voluntary retirement savings plans that permit you to defer income into the retirement plan either on a pretax basis or after-tax (Roth) basis. The plans offer a wide variety of investment options and accept pretax funds (rollovers) from other 401,403(b) and 457(b) governmental plans and traditional IRAs.
HOLIDAYSThere are a total of 13 state holidays, as follows: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
VACATION LEAVERegular full-time legislative employees earn fifteen (15) days of vacation leave each year. Employees with more than 10 years of service receive from 1-5 extra days each year. Total accrual cannot exceed 120 days. All employees are paid for their unused vacation days when they leave state service.
SICK LEAVERegular full-time legislative employees earn fifteen (15) days of sick leave each year. Accrual is unlimited. However, no payment for unused days is made unless the employee goes directly into retirement from active service. Payment is then based on 25% of accrued sick leave days with a total payment not to exceed 60 days.
PERSONAL LEAVERegular full-time legislative employees receive three (3) days of personal leave of absence with pay in each calendar year. Personal leave of absence shall be for the purpose of conducting private affairs, including observance of religious holidays, and shall not be deducted from vacation or sick leave credits. Personal leave of absence days not taken in a calendar year shall not be accumulated. No payment is made for unused personal leave days upon termination.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENTRegular full-time legislative employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement. Employees receive up to $250.00 for each undergraduate credit and up to $350.00 for each graduate credit. Reimbursement for undergraduate courses will be limited to a maximum of 18 credits or six courses per calendar year, whichever is less. Reimbursement for graduate courses will be limited to a maximum of 15 credits or five courses per calendar year, whichever is less.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMRegular full-time legislative employees are eligible to participate in the state's Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) that allows one to pay for dependent care expenses with wages that will not be subject to federal or state income taxes or social security taxes. Reimbursed expenses must be for dependent children under age 13 or a spouse or dependent older than 13 who is incapable of self-care and who resides with the employee at least eight hours each day. The dependent care must enable the employee or the employee and his or her spouse to be employed.
MEDICAL FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (MEDFLEX)MEDFLEX contributions can be used to cover medical expenses for yourself, your spouse and your eligible dependent(s). Medically necessary out-of-pocket medical expenses are eligible for reimbursement if
they are consistent with IRS guidelines.
QUALIFIED TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT (QTA)The QTA allows you to use pre-tax dollars to pay eligible transit and parking expenses for your regular daily direct commute from home to work. Eligible expenses include public transit, van pools and/or the cost of parking at or near your work location. Employees working at least half time (0.5 FTE - Full Time Equivalent) are eligible to enroll on their first day of employment. Maximum benefits for both transit and parking are $300 per month.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY INSURANCERegular full-time legislative employees may purchase short-term disability insurance that protects against the short-term loss of income due to a covered accident or illness. The policyholder is paid regardless of any other insurance he/she may have.
LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCERegular full-time legislative employees may purchase long-term disability insurance that protects against the long-term loss of income due to accident or illness.
AUTO AND HOMEOWNERS INSURANCERegular full-time legislative employees may purchase auto and homeowners insurance that protects against liability and damage to, or loss of, auto, home and other personal property.
UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCERegular full-time legislative employees may purchase universal life insurance based on age, sex and smoking status.
VOLUNTARY TERM LIFE INSURANCERegular full-time legislative employees who participate in the basic group life insurance program are eligible to purchase up to $500,000 of term life insurance.
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Do you have a law degree from an accredited school?
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Admission to the Connecticut Bar at the time of hiring is required. Are you admitted to the CT bar?
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Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts during the busy legislative session?
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible.
You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.
By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
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