State's Attorney - Judicial District of Danbury

DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

STATE’S ATTORNEY

$214,686 Annual Salary

Pursuant to Article XXIII of the Connecticut Constitution, the State’s Attorney shall be in charge of the investigation and prosecution of all criminal matters within a Judicial District. The State’s Attorney plans, organizes and directs the operation of their Office; prosecutes the most complex or sensitive cases; serves as a member of the senior management team of the Division of Criminal Justice (Division); and acts on behalf of the Division and the people who reside within their Judicial District.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified/Exempt; this is an appointed position which serves for a term of eight (8) years.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs all assigned staff.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

·        Plans, organizes, directs, assigns and evaluates the work of attorneys engaged in prosecuting criminal cases in Judicial District and Geographical Area courts;

·        Assigns and rotates staff to assure that the difficulty and complexity of cases match the skill level of assigned attorney;

·        Sets objectives and performance standards;

·        Assures that staff is trained; serves as a member of the senior management team to conduct long range planning and formulate and set policies and procedures;

·        Prosecutes the most complex and sensitive cases; presents cases to the Grand Jury;

·        Coordinates prosecutions with the courts and other law enforcement agencies;

·        Interprets legal opinions, then sets and implements policies and procedures for staff and law enforcement agencies; in complex cases approves recommendations of subordinate staff of when to prosecute, compromise, dismiss or retry;

·        Issues press releases;

·        Represents the Division at meetings and conferences;

·        Acts as a resource and internal consultant to staff, other departments and local law enforcement agencies, prepares correspondence and reports; and

·        Performs related duties as required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

·        Considerable leadership skills and experience;

·        Considerable knowledge and ability to apply state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

·        Extensive knowledge of criminal law, criminal procedure and the rules of evidence;

·        Considerable knowledge of effective courtroom presentation techniques and procedures;

·        Understanding and ability to apply the principles and practices of supervision and training;

·        Understanding and ability to apply the principles and practices of organization and management;

·        Knowledge of the legislative process;

·        Knowledge of governmental organization and functional responsibilities;

·        Knowledge of procedures for governmental programming and budgeting;

·        Considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; and

·        Knowledge and understanding of the role and function of the state, local, federal and other law enforcement agencies in Connecticut.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of experience practicing law. Must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Residency in the State of Connecticut is required at the time of appointment.

State’s Attorneys devote their full time to the duties of their Office. They shall not otherwise engage in the practice of law and shall not be a partner, member or associate of a law firm and shall not be an elected officer of Connecticut or any political subdivision thereof.

Rev. 7/01/2024

PERSONNEL NOTICE

DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

(Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer)

STATE’S ATTORNEY

JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF DANBURY

     Applications are being accepted for the position of State’s Attorney for the Judicial District of Danbury for the Division of Criminal Justice (Division). The successful applicant shall hold office from date of appointment to June 30, 2034, and thereafter be subject to appointment to an eight (8) year term. The annual salary is $214,686. A description of this position is available on our website at www.ct.gov/dcj.

       The State’s Attorney shall be in charge of the investigation and prosecution of all criminal matters within a Judicial District. The State’s Attorney plans, organizes and directs the operation of their Office; prosecutes the most complex or sensitive cases; serves as a member of the senior management team of the Division and acts on behalf of the Division and the people who reside within their Judicial District.

       The position requires significant experience in the prosecution of major crimes and the investigation of complex and sensitive matters. Experience in handling criminal appeals and other post-conviction litigation is strongly preferred. At the time of appointment, the successful candidate must be an attorney-at-law and shall have been admitted to the practice of law and admitted to the Connecticut Bar for at least three years; residency in the State of Connecticut is a prerequisite to appointment. The State’s Attorney shall devote their full time to the duties of his office and shall not otherwise engage in the practice of law and shall not be a partner, member or associate of a law firm.

       The application packet should include a Division Employment Application, cover letter and resume addressed to Honorable Andrew J. McDonald, Chairman, Criminal Justice Commission. The Division employment application can be found at  this link. Application packets must be submitted no later than June 2, 2026, via email to DCJ.HR@ct.gov.