Assistant Corporation Counsel

Job Description:

Assistant Corporation Counsel

Description

Description

Vacancies are currently in the Office of Corporation Counsel. Under administrative direction and supervision, provides full time legal assistance to the Corporation Counsel and the Deputy Corporation Counsel, as legal advisor of the Council, Mayor and all other departments, boards, commissions or agencies of the City on matters affecting the interests of the City. Prepares and assists in the preparation of pleadings, filing of court papers in connecting with suits, trials, appeals and other legal procedures involving the City. Tries such cases involving the City and its officers and employees as may be assigned. Reviews and passes on the legality or sufficiency of contracts and leases. Upon assignment, reviews and recommends to the Corporation Counsel policies and actions necessary to conform to statutes of the State of Connecticut and the Charter and ordinances of the City. Attends, by assignment, meetings of the Council and meetings of boards, commissions and committees.

The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties.

This is a MLA union position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The examination will include rating your training and experience as described on your application and may include a written test, an oral test or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including rating and tests, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination will be designed to measure:

Knowledge of:
• Legal practice and procedures in Connecticut and the common, statutory and local laws and ordinances, established precedents and the source of legal reference.
• Principle, practices, methods and procedures of legal research and investigation.
• Settlement value of negligence claims.
• Judicial and trial procedures and rules of evidence.
• Municipal law and government.

Ability to:
• Organize, appraise and analyze facts, evidence and precedents in connection with court cases and legal opinions.
• Interpret judicial decisions and apply the same.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials and employees of the jurisdiction, court officials and with the general public.

Qualifications

Open to all applicants who meet the following qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college of law and three (3) years of experience in the practice of law.

Licenses; Certifications; Special Requirements:
Must be in good standing with the Bar of the State of Connecticut and have been a member of the Bar of the State of Connecticut for at least three (3) years prior to appointment.

A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a city physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.

Other Information

• Application must be completed in its entirety, including required documentation. Applications without proper documentation shall result in your disqualification.
• All correspondence and information concerning the application and testing process will occur via email, unless otherwise requested at the time of application.
• Please be sure to check your junk and spam email for all recruitment communication.
• Applications via facsimile or email are not accepted.

EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES AND LEGAL NOTICES

• Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed City of Hartford Residency Affidavit including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
  
• Veteran's Preference Form: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form , along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
  
• Americans With Disabilities Act: The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
  
• An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
  

Closing Date/Time: 9/10/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Salary:

$91,512.20 - $146,469.70 Annually