DEPUTY ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - Child Protection Parent Defense

DEPUTY ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER CHILD PROTECTION PARENT DEFENSE

Applications are being accepted for a Deputy Assistant Public Defender for the Child Protection (CP) Parent Defense team reporting to the Director of Delinquency Defense and Child Protection. The CP Parent Defense team of attorneys and support staff is focused on bringing the highest quality representation to indigent parents in complex child protection matters throughout the state. The team is responsible for handling child protection trial court cases and appeals statewide. The team provides training, trial observation and consultation for other public defenders and Assigned Counsel handling child protection matters.

The position will have statewide responsibilities, but it is anticipated that the attorney will be placed in Middletown, Hartford, or Willimantic. The Deputy Assistant Public Defender will be required to travel around the state as needed.

Qualifications:Preferred candidates should have at least five (5) years of experience representing parents in child protection matters in the trial court and/or appellate court. Additional experience in criminal defense, delinquency defense, family support magistrate court or other related practices serving indigent clients will be strongly considered. Must be currently admitted to the Connecticut Bar.

Starting Salary:$93,275 - $105,249 based on experience with full State benefits.

Application Process: Applicants must submit Employment Application, Letter of Interest, Resume, Attorney Application Supplement and Attorney Reference form.

All forms can be obtained from our website: https://portal.ct.gov/OCPD/Employment/Employment-Opportunities

Internal Applicants are required to submit an updated Attorney Application

Supplement, Letter of Interest, Attorney References and Resume.

ALL APPLICATION DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ONE DOCUMENT

PACKAGE and emailed to renee.cimino@pds.ct.gov and OCPDHR@pds.ct.gov no later than September 29, 2025.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DPDS is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $93,275.00 - $105,249.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person