Human Rights Attorney 2(Hybrid)

Human Rights Attorney 2

Hybrid

Recruitment # SH-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 11/24/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $95,907 - $120,861/year *Individuals new to State employment start at the minimum of the range. Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 12/8/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you passionate about the law? Do you want to use that passion to assist the residents of Connecticut. If so, we invite you to read on and learn about the Human Rights Attorney 2 position with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities

The
State of Connecticut
, Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (
CHRO
) – Legal Division – is currently recruiting for one (1)
Human Rights Attorney 2
position located in Hartford, CT.

The mission of the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) is to eliminate discrimination through civil and human rights law enforcement and to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons within the state through advocacy and education.

It Is The Statutory Responsibility Of The Commission To

• Enforce human rights laws that ban illegal discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and credit transactions.
• Monitor compliance with state contract compliance laws and with laws requiring affirmative action in state agency personnel practices.
• Establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons in Connecticut through education and outreach activities.

Position Highlights: PCN 134985

• Legal Division
• Full-time | Hybrid | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

What We Can Offer You

• View our State Employee Benefits Overview page
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

In your role as a Human Rights Attorney 2, you will have the opportunity to:

• As a legal practitioner prepare and represent Commission in contested case hearings and litigation before other administrative bodies and courts in cases of varying degrees of difficulty and complexity in matters jointly prescribed by the Commission and Office of the Attorney General;
• Exercise judgement in prosecution of a heavy caseload of discriminatory practice complaints;
• Attend settlement and pre-trial conferences;
• Provide legal counsel and assistance to Commission constituent units;
• Exercise independent judgement and discretion in analysis and application of state and federal statutes, rules and regulations, constitutional provisions, administrative and court decisions and other legal authorities;
• May negotiate settlements, carry out appeals or assist on highly technical or specialized cases;
• Performs related duties as required.

Selection Plan

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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.
• 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
• 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

• 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
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• 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

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 Rocky Young at

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the Office of Commission Counsel.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• As a legal practitioner prepares and represents Commission in contested case hearings and litigation before other administrative bodies and courts in cases of varying degrees of difficulty and complexity in matters jointly prescribed by the Commission and Office of the Attorney General;
• Exercises judgement in prosecution of a heavy caseload of discriminatory practice complaints;
• Attends settlement and pre-trial conferences;
• Provides legal counsel and assistance to Commission constituent units;
• Exercises independent judgement and discretion in analysis and application of state and federal statutes, rules and regulations, constitutional provisions, administrative and court decisions and other legal authorities;
• May negotiate settlements, carry out appeals or assist on highly technical or specialized cases;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of

• federal and state civil rights legislation and interpretations, employment discrimination, administrative and constitutional law and rules of evidence;

• legal principles and their application;

• Knowledge of

• rights, obligations and statutory authority of Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities;

• rules and conduct of proceedings in trial and appellate courts;

• Considerable

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• litigation and legal counseling skills;

• Considerable ability to

• analyze legal problems and present statements of fact, law and argument;

• negotiate settlements of discriminatory practices complaints;

• Ability to research, draft and review proposed regulations, legislation and other matters relative to Commission.

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience
Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law including handling constitutional, employment discrimination, labor or civil rights matters.

Minimum Qualifications - Special Experience
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in trial or appellate legal work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with civil rights litigation
• Experience with litigation
• Experience as an appellate clerk
• Experience litigating cases before the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
• Experience examining and cross-examining witnesses at hearings and trials
• Experience conducting and/or participating in mediations

Special Requirements

• Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut at time of appointment.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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