Deputy Chief of Legal Services at State of careers Rhode Island

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

121189.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advice, Policy Formulation, Legislative Liaison, Statutory Interpretation, Legal Research, Drafting Legislation, Program Evaluation, Court Representation, Staff Direction, Judgment, Initiative, Coordination, Legal Analysis, Regulatory Monitoring, Case Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Department Department of Revenue Division Legal Salary $106,952.00 - $121,189.00 Job Profile JC-02991200-99 - Deputy Chief of Legal Services (Non-Union Executive Branch) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours Opening Date March 21, 2026 Closing Date March 30, 2026 Job Requisition Number JR101456 Deputy Chief of Legal Services (Open) Pay Grade C00139 A Classification Deputy Chief of Legal Services 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 to ensure 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 to ensure 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 regarding 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: KNOWLEDGE, 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: Graduation from an accredited Law School; and Experience: Employment in a responsible supervisory position within a legal services program involving the interpretation of law and the application of pertinent laws, rules, regulation, policies and decisions. 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 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. Benefits For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/. Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOBS The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact. If you are a current state employee, you are required to apply through the internal jobs website: Click Here. Applications for current state employees will only be accepted through the internal jobs website. Please log into your Employee Self Service portal and search "Find Jobs" to access the internal jobs website.

Responsibilities

The Deputy Chief of Legal Services assists a superior by directing staff who provide legal advice and services to the department, and participates in formulating overall policy and drafting policy statements. This role also involves performing legislative liaison functions to ensure departmental decisions align with federal and state statutes and directives.