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State of CT Judicial Branch

Counsel - Legal Services

Pay: $130,461/yr

Posted: 06/19/2026

Location: Hartford, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/2/2026

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What they do

A Judge oversees the legal process in court cases. Interprets law, advises jurors during trials, writes opinions and decisions, and gives verdicts in cases decided without a jury. May decide on a sentence for the defendant in a criminal case, or liability of a defendant in a civil case; may facilitate negotiations between parties in a dispute. Works in a county, state or federal court system.

$118,966 / year median in Connecticut

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Counsel•Legal Services at State of CT Judicial Branch Counsel•Legal Services at State of CT Judicial Branch in Hartford, Connecticut Posted in 23 days ago.

Job Description:

Counsel•Legal Services State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Hartford The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch, Legal Services Unit located in Hartford is seeking a qualified attorney to, among other duties and responsibilities, provide expert advice and recommendations to the Branch on a wide variety of legal and policy issues; represent the Branch in court and before administrative agencies; and draft and review complex contracts, inter-agency agreements, policies, legislative proposals and various other legal documents. Experience in healthcare law related to HIPAA compliance and/or Medicaid billing is preferred but not required.

Salary Range:

$92,348•$168,574/year plus State of Connecticut benefits. New employees begin at the minimum. The starting salary for existing state employees may be higher than the minimum, in accordance with existing Judicial Branch policy. The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch offers its employees a top notch array of health and retirement benefits including but not limited to: paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal leave, group life insurance, 457 Deferred Compensation, voluntary flexible spending account programs, discounted auto and home insurance policies and long and short term disability.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

General Experience:

Membership in the Connecticut Bar and two years of experience in the practice of law. Applications must be received by July 6, 2026. Applications must be submitted through the on-line application site at: (CLICK BELOW). Resumes or paper applications will not be accepted. Careers at the Branch play an essential role for the public and society. Our meaningful, challenging, and interesting positions have a long-lasting effect that serves to advance justice and ultimately provides for the greater good of all. Please reference posting number 26-1000-089 EOE recblid snqneb0yj7xh4dgibrg1rqioisedva