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The State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Office of Legal Affairs is seeking a motivated Junior Attorney (Staff Attorney 1 (confidential)) to join our legal team with a primary focus on managing electronic discovery (e-discovery), handling Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), regulatory audits or investigations, state or federal law enforcement subpoenas or document requests, internal investigations, data breach responses, leading large-scale document productions for collective bargaining and labor relations matters, litigation and regulatory matters, coordinating and assisting the preparation of witness testimony, and assisting staff’s compliance with state record retention laws.
This role suits an extremely detail-oriented, tech-savvy junior attorney who thrives in structured, high-volume review workflows. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between legal strategy and technical execution, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in data-heavy matters.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
* Our State Employee Benefits Overview page
* Professional growth and development opportunities
* A healthy work/life balance to all employees
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
This is a full time (40 hours per week) position conveniently located in Hartford, CT, easily accessible to all major highways.
* LOCATION: Office of Policy and Management
* ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
* WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week
* SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday
About us
At the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management (OPM), we report directly to the Governor and provide information and analysis that the Governor uses to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor’s budget proposals; implement and monitor the execution of the enacted budget; and oversee the executive branch agencies that report to the Governor.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
* Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
* Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
* Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
* Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy: Refer to General Letter No. 195 - Candidate Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Vacancy Filling Process.
* Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
* Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing opm.recruitment@ct.gov.
* Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
* Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
* Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly.
* For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”
* Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
* Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
* Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
* The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
* Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to opm.recruitment@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Office of Policy and Management this class is accountable for receiving on the job training in all aspects of agency legal work.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Key Responsibilities
* E-Discovery & Physical Record Management: Oversee end-to-end e-discovery of electronically stored information (ESI) and physical record workflows, including ESI data collection, processing, culling, search term formulation, and quality control (QC) protocols, preparation of privilege logs for administrative, state or federal court proceedings using review platforms like Everlaw™, Relativity™, Casepoint™, Nextpoint™, CaseMap™, or similar tools.
* FOIA & Public Records: Draft, review, and coordinate responses to state FOIA requests, applying statutory exemptions, redactions, and preparing privilege logs accurately.
* Large Document Production: Manage the systematic review, tagging, privilege review, and production of massive document sets for depositions, trials, and administrative, state or federal hearings.
* Team Collaboration: Coordinate with senior litigators, merits counsel, and internal IT and outside technology/vendor teams to ensure productions meet strict court or agency deadlines.
* Drafting & Compliance: Prepare privilege logs, production summaries, procedural motions, and legal memoranda regarding discovery disputes.
* Witness Preparation: Coordinate and assist senior attorneys in the preparation of witness testimony.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
* Knowledge of
+ legal principles, practices and procedures in Connecticut;
+ legal research techniques;
+ the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act and civil procedures;
+ and the ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation;
+ relevant agency policies and procedures;
+ the rules of evidence;
+ collective bargaining and labor relations matters;
+ criminal and constitutional law and legislative process;
* Considerable
+ interpersonal skills;
+ oral and written communication skills;
* Ability to
+ apply judicial decisions to the interpretation of statues;
+ comprehend, analyze and organize technical data and coordinate elements of legal cases.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
A degree from an accredited law school.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Active license in good standing to practice law in the State of Connecticut (or eligibility to waive in / good standing with the Connecticut bar).
* Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree received from an ABA-accredited law school.
* Proven demonstrated experience in written legal argument or client communication.
* Proven demonstrated hands on experience working with e-discovery platforms (such as Everlaw™, Relativity™, Casepoint™, Nextpoint™, CaseMap™, or similar review tools) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite, Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
* Proven demonstrated experience using Westlaw™, Lexis Nexis™, Fastcase™, or similar legal research tools.
* Proven demonstrated experience managing the systematic review, tagging, privilege review, and production of massive document sets for depositions, trials, and administrative, state or federal hearings.
* Experience or coursework in Employment, Labor, Collective Bargaining, Litigation, Artificial Intelligence, and Record Retention practices and laws.
* Legal experience, with demonstrated experience or exposure via coursework, legal clinics, or clerkships to (i) civil procedure, (ii) e-discovery, (iii) litigation support, (iv) trial practice, (v) administrative/FOIA law, or (vi) all listed items.
* Experience or coursework in (i) Employment & Labor, (ii) Tort, (iii) Administrative, or all applicable listed law practice areas.
* Experience in operationalizing technical litigation support.
* Experience writing clear, effective legal arguments or client correspondence.
* Demonstrated experience utilizing analytical skills, maintaining attention to detail, managing deadlines, and communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
* Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut by the conclusion of the applicable working test period. Individuals who meet the qualifications and requirements for admission under Section 2-13 of the Connecticut Practice Book must become admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut by the conclusion of the applicable working test period. Pursuant to Section 51-88 of the Connecticut General Statutes, an incumbent who has not been admitted to practice law may not "assume, use or advertise the title of lawyer, attorney and counsel at law, counselor at law, attorney, counselor, attorney and counselor, or an equivalent term, in such a manner as to convey the impression that he is a legal practitioner of law". Until such time that an incumbent is admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut, the incumbent shall be referred to as a Legal Assistant.
* May be required to travel.
INTRODUCTION
The State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Office of Legal Affairs is seeking a motivated Junior Attorney (Staff Attorney 1 (confidential)) to join our legal team with a primary focus on managing electronic discovery (e-discovery), handling Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), regulatory audits or investigations, state or federal law enforcement subpoenas or document requests, internal investigations, data breach responses, leading large-scale document productions for collective bargaining and labor relations matters, litigation and regulatory matters, coordinating and assisting the preparation of witness testimony, and assisting staff’s compliance with state record retention laws.
This role suits an extremely detail-oriented, tech-savvy junior attorney who thrives in structured, high-volume review workflows. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between legal strategy and technical execution, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in data-heavy matters.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
* Our State Employee Benefits Overview page
* Professional growth and development opportunities
* A healthy work/life balance to all employees
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
This is a full time (40 hours per week) position conveniently located in Hartford, CT, easily accessible to all major highways.
* LOCATION: Office of Policy and Management
* ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
* WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week
* SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday
About us
At the State of Connecticut, Office of Policy and Management (OPM), we report directly to the Governor and provide information and analysis that the Governor uses to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor’s budget proposals; implement and monitor the execution of the enacted budget; and oversee the executive branch agencies that report to the Governor.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
* Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
* Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
* Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
* Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy: Refer to General Letter No. 195 - Candidate Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Vacancy Filling Process.
* Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
* Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing opm.recruitment@ct.gov.
* Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
* Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
* Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly.
* For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”
* Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
* Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
* Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
* The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
* Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to opm.recruitment@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Office of Policy and Management this class is accountable for receiving on the job training in all aspects of agency legal work.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Key Responsibilities
* E-Discovery & Physical Record Management: Oversee end-to-end e-discovery of electronically stored information (ESI) and physical record workflows, including ESI data collection, processing, culling, search term formulation, and quality control (QC) protocols, preparation of privilege logs for administrative, state or federal court proceedings using review platforms like Everlaw™, Relativity™, Casepoint™, Nextpoint™, CaseMap™, or similar tools.
* FOIA & Public Records: Draft, review, and coordinate responses to state FOIA requests, applying statutory exemptions, redactions, and preparing privilege logs accurately.
* Large Document Production: Manage the systematic review, tagging, privilege review, and production of massive document sets for depositions, trials, and administrative, state or federal hearings.
* Team Collaboration: Coordinate with senior litigators, merits counsel, and internal IT and outside technology/vendor teams to ensure productions meet strict court or agency deadlines.
* Drafting & Compliance: Prepare privilege logs, production summaries, procedural motions, and legal memoranda regarding discovery disputes.
* Witness Preparation: Coordinate and assist senior attorneys in the preparation of witness testimony.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
* Knowledge of
+ legal principles, practices and procedures in Connecticut;
+ legal research techniques;
+ the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act and civil procedures;
+ and the ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation;
+ relevant agency policies and procedures;
+ the rules of evidence;
+ collective bargaining and labor relations matters;
+ criminal and constitutional law and legislative process;
* Considerable
+ interpersonal skills;
+ oral and written communication skills;
* Ability to
+ apply judicial decisions to the interpretation of statues;
+ comprehend, analyze and organize technical data and coordinate elements of legal cases.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
A degree from an accredited law school.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Active license in good standing to practice law in the State of Connecticut (or eligibility to waive in / good standing with the Connecticut bar).
* Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree received from an ABA-accredited law school.
* Proven demonstrated experience in written legal argument or client communication.
* Proven demonstrated hands on experience working with e-discovery platforms (such as Everlaw™, Relativity™, Casepoint™, Nextpoint™, CaseMap™, or similar review tools) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite, Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
* Proven demonstrated experience using Westlaw™, Lexis Nexis™, Fastcase™, or similar legal research tools.
* Proven demonstrated experience managing the systematic review, tagging, privilege review, and production of massive document sets for depositions, trials, and administrative, state or federal hearings.
* Experience or coursework in Employment, Labor, Collective Bargaining, Litigation, Artificial Intelligence, and Record Retention practices and laws.
* Legal experience, with demonstrated experience or exposure via coursework, legal clinics, or clerkships to (i) civil procedure, (ii) e-discovery, (iii) litigation support, (iv) trial practice, (v) administrative/FOIA law, or (vi) all listed items.
* Experience or coursework in (i) Employment & Labor, (ii) Tort, (iii) Administrative, or all applicable listed law practice areas.
* Experience in operationalizing technical litigation support.
* Experience writing clear, effective legal arguments or client correspondence.
* Demonstrated experience utilizing analytical skills, maintaining attention to detail, managing deadlines, and communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
* Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut by the conclusion of the applicable working test period. Individuals who meet the qualifications and requirements for admission under Section 2-13 of the Connecticut Practice Book must become admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut by the conclusion of the applicable working test period. Pursuant to Section 51-88 of the Connecticut General Statutes, an incumbent who has not been admitted to practice law may not "assume, use or advertise the title of lawyer, attorney and counsel at law, counselor at law, attorney, counselor, attorney and counselor, or an equivalent term, in such a manner as to convey the impression that he is a legal practitioner of law". Until such time that an incumbent is admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut, the incumbent shall be referred to as a Legal Assistant.
* May be required to travel.
Immigration Attorney Job Roles in Connecticut
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Which companies sponsor visas for immigration attorneys in Connecticut?
Connecticut employers that have sponsored immigration attorneys include regional law firms with immigration practices in Hartford and Stamford, nonprofit legal aid organizations such as New Haven Legal Assistance Association and JUNTA for Progressive Action, and in-house legal departments at large corporations headquartered in Fairfield County. Law firms with established immigration practice groups are the most consistent sponsors, as the role directly supports their core service offerings.
Which visa types realistically fit immigration attorney roles in Connecticut?
Immigration attorneys qualify for the H-1B visa as a specialty occupation requiring a Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree. Canadian and Mexican nationals who hold a qualifying law degree or license may be eligible for the TN visa under the USMCA Lawyer profession. The O-1A visa is available to attorneys with demonstrated extraordinary ability or achievement. F-1 students in law school may work through OPT before transitioning to employer-sponsored status. EB-2 and EB-3 green card pathways with PERM labor certification are also available for permanent placement.
Which cities in Connecticut have the most immigration attorney sponsorship jobs?
Hartford is Connecticut's primary hub for immigration attorney sponsorship, housing the state capital's legal community along with numerous nonprofit immigration service organizations. Stamford, situated in Fairfield County near New York City, attracts corporate legal departments and larger law firms that sponsor international attorneys. New Haven has a strong concentration of legal aid organizations tied to Yale Law School's clinical programs, creating a pipeline of positions for sponsored attorneys serving immigrant communities.
How to find immigration attorney visa sponsorship jobs in Connecticut?
Migrate Mate lists Connecticut employers with verified visa sponsorship history for immigration attorney roles, letting you search by city and filter to legal positions where employers have an active record of sponsoring international hires. This is more reliable than general job searches because sponsorship history is verified through DOL Labor Condition Application data. Focus your search on Hartford, Stamford, and New Haven, where law firms and nonprofit legal organizations concentrate their hiring.
Are there state-specific factors that affect immigration attorney sponsorship in Connecticut?
Connecticut Bar admission is required to practice law independently in the state, so employers typically require candidates to pass the Connecticut Bar exam or obtain a Uniform Bar Exam score accepted by Connecticut. Nonprofit legal aid organizations funded through state and federal grants represent a significant portion of immigration attorney hiring and are accustomed to sponsoring international candidates. Connecticut's proximity to New York City means some attorneys commute across state lines, but sponsorship is tied to the employing entity's state of operation.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored immigration attorney jobs in Connecticut?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.