Assistant County Attorney

Rockingham County (NH); Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Rockingham County, NH seeks a criminal prosecutor to serve in the Superior Court. The Assistant County Attorney researches pertinent case law, drafts indictments, complaints, and pleadings, and presents investigations and cases to the Grand Jury, conducting Bench and Jury trials and all required hearings related to the caseload.

The role requires a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to the New Hampshire Bar.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from accredited law school.
• Must be admitted into the New Hampshire Bar Association.

Responsibilities

• Research pertinent case law, draft indictments, complaints & pleadings, and present investigations and cases to the Grand Jury.
• Conduct Bench trials and Jury trials, and all required hearings related to assigned caseload.
• Collaborate with victim/witness coordinators, police, and court staff to ensure proper information, preparation, and support for victims and witnesses.

Skills

Legal research

Criminal prosecution

Indictments drafting

Court proceedings

Education

Juris Doctor

NH Bar admission

Job description

Welcome to the commerce center of Southern New Hampshire! Here at Rockingham County, NH, we service our local community through efforts at our County Attorney’s Office, Registry of Deeds, Sheriff’s Office, Department of Corrections, Finance Office, Human Resources, Nursing Home, Assisted Living Community, and Facilities Operations. We believe in empowering and challenging our team members through opportunities of growth, education, and wellness initiatives. Our team is driven by our mission of serving our community. Be a part of the bigger picture, work alongside industry professionals, enjoy fantastic benefits + generous paid time off, and discover the Rockingham County difference.

SCOPE OF POSITION: The Assistant County Attorney Seeks justice with professionalism, excellence and pride, consistent with the New Hampshire Rules of Professional Conduct, American Bar Association and National District Attorney’s Association guidelines, as a criminal prosecutor in the Superior Court.

Acting as a counsel for the State of New Hampshire in criminal matters, the Assistant County Attorney researches pertinent case law, drafts indictments, complaints & pleadings and further presents investigations and cases to the Grand Jury, conducts Bench trials, Jury trials, and all required hearings related to their assigned caseload. They maintain a collaborative working relationship with victim/witness coordinators to ensure that all victims and witnesses are properly informed, prepared, and supported through the prosecution process. Further, they collaborate with police, members of the public, and court staff.

• Juris Doctor from accredited law school.
• Must be admitted into the New Hampshire Bar Association.

STATUS/SHIFT: Full Time / Exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity.

Mandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire. Criminal records check required.