ATTORNEY

The State of New Hampshire

Concord (NH)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 64,000

Full time

18 hours ago

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Dental Plan

Flexible Spending healthcare and child

Retirement plan

Deferred Compensation 457(b)

Wellness program

Life insurance

Paid holidays and generous leave

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Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Legal Unit seeks an Attorney III to provide legal advice on civil matters and oversee staff. The role requires strong knowledge of civil procedure, administrative law, and state/federal statutes.

Benefits include a robust total compensation package; the position is full-time, exempt, with a 37.5-hour work week, based in Concord. Applicants must be admitted to the NH Bar in good standing and willing to undergo background checks.

Qualifications

Equivalent combination of 11 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
Active practice of law with knowledge of civil procedure, administrative law, and the application of federal and state statutes and regulations.
Valid driver’s license and/or access to transportation for statewide travel.
Background checks required including fingerprint-based and motor vehicle record checks.
Active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association in Good Standing.

Responsibilities

Drafts administrative rules and participates in rulemaking to ensure compliance with laws and agency objectives.
Responds to complaints, information requests, and legally related correspondence for the Department of Safety.
Provides legal counsel for Right to Know requests and ensures timely, lawful release of records.
Reviews and approves contracts and MOUs between the Department and third parties.
Oversees subordinate staff in the Legal Unit, including training and quality reviews.
Trains Department staff on responsibilities and authority.
Represents the Department before state agencies, drafts pleadings and motions, and presents evidence.
Assists legislative initiatives with drafting and testifies before committees as needed.
Provides legal research and opinions to management.

Education

11 years of education and experience after high school

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or nhjobs@das.nh.gov

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

ATTORNEY (Job ID: 53270)

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Safety

Commissioner's Office

Legal Unit

33 Hazen Drive

Concord NH 03305

Attorney

(Attorney III)

Position#43420

$34.14/hour - $46.63/hour

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Office of the Commissioner, Legal Unit has a full-time vacancy for an Attorney (Attorney III), SOC Title 23-1010 LAWYERS-3. This position has a 37.5-hour work week and is considered exempt.

Summary:

As a member of the Office of the Commissioner’s Legal Unit and under direct supervision of the Administrator, provides legal advice and consultation to the Department of Safety with regards to civil legal matters and liabilities.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS:

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Equivalent combination of 11 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must include the active practice of law demonstrating knowledge of civil procedure, administrative law, and the application of federal and state statutes and regulations.

License/Certification:

Valid driver’s license and/or access to transportation for statewide travel

Other Requirements:

Selected candidate will undergo a fingerprint based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.
Must be an active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and in Good Standing.

Trainee Option:

Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in providing counsel to public sector agencies.

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

Drafts administrative rules and participates in the administrative rulemaking process to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, as well as fulfillment of the agency objectives.
Responds to complaints, requests for information, and correspondences of a legal nature relating to the Department of Safety.
Provides legal counsel and assistance in responding to Right to Know requests to insure the proper release of records in a timely manner and in compliance with law.
Reviews and approves contracts, memorandums of agreement, and memorandums of understanding between the Department and other agencies, organizations or third parties.
Provides oversight to subordinate staff assigned to the Legal Unit, including training and guidance, and reviewing work for accuracy.
Trains and provides education to Department staff regarding issues of responsibility and authority.
Appears before state administrative agencies, to include drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, preparing witnesses, and presenting evidence.
Provides technical and drafting assistance for legislative initiatives to amend existing statutes or enact new legislation to further the Department’s policies and objectives, and serves as the Department’s representative with regards to any testimony before Legislative Committees.
Provides legal advice and support to the management of the Department of Safety, including conducting legal research and preparing opinions.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits: