Deputy Chief of Legal Services

2 weeks ago

Providence, United States State of Rhode Island Full time

**Class Definition**:

- GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist a superior in the exercise of his/her duties with the responsibility for directing the work of a staff engaged in providing legal advice and services for the department; to participate in the formulation of overall policy and draft statements of such policies; as required, to perform legislative liaison functions for superior in order to insure that departmental decisions and policies are compatible with federal and state statutes and directives; and to do related work as required.
- SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction a superior with wide latitude for the use of independent judgement and initiative; work is reviewed for results obtained and conformance to established policies, provisions of the laws, rules and regulations.
- SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Assists a superior in directing the work of a staff composed of attorneys and stenographic assistants; reviews work in progress or upon completion for proficiency and conformance to law, rules and regulations.

**Illustrative Examples of Work Performed**:
- To assist a superior in the exercise of his/her duties with the responsibility for directing the work of a staff engaged in providing legal advice and services for the department; to participate in the formulation of overall policy and draft statements of such policies; as required, to perform legislative liaison functions for superior in order to insure that departmental decisions and policies are compatible with federal and state statutes and directives.-
- As required, to assist in developing and planning a legislative program for all programs administered by the department.-
- To participate in the formulation of overall policy and draft statements of such policies.-
- To serve in a responsible professional capacity in the performance of legislative liaison functions in order to insure that departmental decisions and policies are compatible with federal and state statues and directives.-
- To monitor all state and federal legislation and regulations either proposed or enacted, affecting directly or indirectly the department and its programs.-
- To analyze and interpret legislation and to prepare and present reports detailing the projected impact of such legislation on the department and its programs.-
- To review and evaluate departmental programs and policies in regard to legislation and to propose legislative changes.-
- To research, develop and draft required changes in legislation.-
- To provide information and consult with elected officials concerning the various programs of the department.-
- To represent the department in cases before federal and state courts.-
- To participate in the formulation and effectuation of overall legal policy.-
- To do related work as required.**Required Qualifications for Appointment**:
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the legislative process and the ability to analyze, interpret, research, write and explain federal and state legislation and directives affecting the department and its programs; a thorough knowledge of the department’s programs, objectives, techniques and procedures and the ability to evaluate the effect of legislation on these programs; the ability to exercise judgement in making decisions in unusual cases involving legal matters; the ability to plan, organize, coordinate and direct the work of a staff of employees including attorneys engaged in handling departmental matters of a legal nature; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from an accredited Law School; and
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must be a member of the Rhode Island bar and must maintain such membership as a condition of employment.

**Supplemental Information**:
**Executive Office of Health and Human Services**

**Deputy Chief of Legal Services**

Applicant must be a member of the Rhode Island Bar and must maintain such membership in good standing as a condition of employment. Additionally, applicant must have demonstrated litigation experience and/or child welfare law experience.

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