Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
DCJ Deputy Assistant State's Attorney or Apprentice Prosecutor
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Bridgeport, Connecticut, us, 06610
DCJ Deputy Assistant State's Attorney or Apprentice Prosecutor
Location: Bridgeport, CT Date Opened: 9/25/2025 4:00:00 PM
Close Date: 10/10/2025 11:59:00 PM Salary: The starting salary for a DCJ Deputy Assistant State's Attorney is $93,275 annually; the Apprentice Prosecutor is paid at $44.67 per hour. Job Type: Open to the Public Introduction The State of Connecticut, Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all criminal matters in the State of Connecticut. It is an independent agency of the executive branch of state government, established under the Constitution of the State of Connecticut. The Division is composed of the Office of the Chief State's Attorney, located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, and the Offices of the State's Attorneys for each of the thirteen Judicial Districts in the State of Connecticut. About This Position We are recruiting for one (1) full-time Deputy Assistant State's Attorney or Apprentice Prosecutor position for the Bridgeport GA 02 in Bridgeport, CT. This position works Monday through Friday, based on a 40-hour work week, with core hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eligibility and salary details provided above. The Role A Prosecutor is a high public official, who is ethically, honor, and duty bound to seek impartial justice for the guilty as well as the innocent and who, in doing so, is beholden to the law, which demands that no passions, prejudice or resentment be brought to bear in its faithful enforcement. As a Deputy Assistant State's Attorney The incumbent, at the time of appointment, must be an attorney at law and must be a member of the Connecticut Bar in good standing. Prior to employment, candidates will be required to complete a background check, and appointment to this position is made by the Criminal Justice Commission. The incumbent may be required to travel in the course of their daily work. As An Apprentice Prosecutor Any student of an accredited law school who is within five months of graduation from such law school and who is a certified legal intern pursuant to the rules of the Superior Court is eligible to be appointed as an Apprentice Prosecutor by the Criminal Justice Commission and shall advance to the position of Deputy Assistant State’s Attorney upon gaining admission to the Connecticut bar within one year of the date of graduation from such law school. Prior to employment, incumbents will be required to complete a background check. The incumbent may be required to travel in the course of their daily work. About Us The Division of Criminal Justice (Division) and its employees are committed to the fair and equal administration of justice in Connecticut. To this end, the Division acknowledges its duty to investigate and prosecute matters within its jurisdiction diligently, ethically and impartially, honoring its constitutional and common law foundations. By ensuring that the criminal laws of the State of Connecticut are enforced fairly and constitutionally, the Division honors the rule of law upon which our nation is founded. Accomplishing this mission depends upon skill, creativity, and constructive interaction of all Division employees with the law enforcement community and advocacy in the highest traditions of the Office of State's Attorney, the first public prosecutor in America. NOTE:
Incumbents will be required to complete a background check, and appointment to this position is made by the Criminal Justice Commission. Please be sure to include your juris license number on the application. Selection and Application To apply, use the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. The minimum qualifications are listed on the job opening. You will be unable to revise your qualifications after submission in the JobAps system. The incumbent will be required to complete a background check and appointment to this position is made by the Criminal Justice Commission. Resume policy: Per Public Act 21-69, C.G.S. 46a-60, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. Additional documentation may be requested later in the process. All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the specified deadline. Late applications may not be submitted or considered. After You Apply All communication will be via the JobAps system. Check your JobAps portal for updates and ensure the correct email address is on file. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements. Candidates offered and accepting a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal criminal law; criminal law and legal process; legal principles and practice; authority and administration of the Division of Criminal Justice. Interpersonal, negotiating, trial and counseling skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze legal problems and present factual and legal arguments; ability to write legal briefs and supporting documentation. Minimum Qualifications Deputy Assistant State's Attorney: must be an attorney at law with membership in good standing with the Connecticut Bar. Apprentice Prosecutor: any student within five months of graduation who is a certified legal intern may be appointed. Affirmative Action The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Appointment Prior to appointment, Apprentice Prosecutors must be admitted to the Connecticut Bar within one year of graduation. Contact Questions about this position should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: DCJ.HR@ct.gov or 860-258-5800. How to Apply Click on the Apply button on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting to apply for this position. The minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date unless otherwise specified. End of description.
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Location: Bridgeport, CT Date Opened: 9/25/2025 4:00:00 PM
Close Date: 10/10/2025 11:59:00 PM Salary: The starting salary for a DCJ Deputy Assistant State's Attorney is $93,275 annually; the Apprentice Prosecutor is paid at $44.67 per hour. Job Type: Open to the Public Introduction The State of Connecticut, Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all criminal matters in the State of Connecticut. It is an independent agency of the executive branch of state government, established under the Constitution of the State of Connecticut. The Division is composed of the Office of the Chief State's Attorney, located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, and the Offices of the State's Attorneys for each of the thirteen Judicial Districts in the State of Connecticut. About This Position We are recruiting for one (1) full-time Deputy Assistant State's Attorney or Apprentice Prosecutor position for the Bridgeport GA 02 in Bridgeport, CT. This position works Monday through Friday, based on a 40-hour work week, with core hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eligibility and salary details provided above. The Role A Prosecutor is a high public official, who is ethically, honor, and duty bound to seek impartial justice for the guilty as well as the innocent and who, in doing so, is beholden to the law, which demands that no passions, prejudice or resentment be brought to bear in its faithful enforcement. As a Deputy Assistant State's Attorney The incumbent, at the time of appointment, must be an attorney at law and must be a member of the Connecticut Bar in good standing. Prior to employment, candidates will be required to complete a background check, and appointment to this position is made by the Criminal Justice Commission. The incumbent may be required to travel in the course of their daily work. As An Apprentice Prosecutor Any student of an accredited law school who is within five months of graduation from such law school and who is a certified legal intern pursuant to the rules of the Superior Court is eligible to be appointed as an Apprentice Prosecutor by the Criminal Justice Commission and shall advance to the position of Deputy Assistant State’s Attorney upon gaining admission to the Connecticut bar within one year of the date of graduation from such law school. Prior to employment, incumbents will be required to complete a background check. The incumbent may be required to travel in the course of their daily work. About Us The Division of Criminal Justice (Division) and its employees are committed to the fair and equal administration of justice in Connecticut. To this end, the Division acknowledges its duty to investigate and prosecute matters within its jurisdiction diligently, ethically and impartially, honoring its constitutional and common law foundations. By ensuring that the criminal laws of the State of Connecticut are enforced fairly and constitutionally, the Division honors the rule of law upon which our nation is founded. Accomplishing this mission depends upon skill, creativity, and constructive interaction of all Division employees with the law enforcement community and advocacy in the highest traditions of the Office of State's Attorney, the first public prosecutor in America. NOTE:
Incumbents will be required to complete a background check, and appointment to this position is made by the Criminal Justice Commission. Please be sure to include your juris license number on the application. Selection and Application To apply, use the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. The minimum qualifications are listed on the job opening. You will be unable to revise your qualifications after submission in the JobAps system. The incumbent will be required to complete a background check and appointment to this position is made by the Criminal Justice Commission. Resume policy: Per Public Act 21-69, C.G.S. 46a-60, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. Additional documentation may be requested later in the process. All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the specified deadline. Late applications may not be submitted or considered. After You Apply All communication will be via the JobAps system. Check your JobAps portal for updates and ensure the correct email address is on file. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements. Candidates offered and accepting a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal criminal law; criminal law and legal process; legal principles and practice; authority and administration of the Division of Criminal Justice. Interpersonal, negotiating, trial and counseling skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze legal problems and present factual and legal arguments; ability to write legal briefs and supporting documentation. Minimum Qualifications Deputy Assistant State's Attorney: must be an attorney at law with membership in good standing with the Connecticut Bar. Apprentice Prosecutor: any student within five months of graduation who is a certified legal intern may be appointed. Affirmative Action The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Appointment Prior to appointment, Apprentice Prosecutors must be admitted to the Connecticut Bar within one year of graduation. Contact Questions about this position should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: DCJ.HR@ct.gov or 860-258-5800. How to Apply Click on the Apply button on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting to apply for this position. The minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date unless otherwise specified. End of description.
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