ATTORNEY

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire Department of Safety, Office of the Commissioner, Legal Unit, has a full-time vacancy for an Attorney (Attorney III). This role requires deep knowledge of civil procedure and administrative law, with active practice of law and NH Bar membership.

The position involves providing legal advice and counsel on civil matters, reviewing contracts, and guiding staff in the Legal Unit. A fingerprint background check and travel throughout the state are required.

Qualifications

• Education and experience must include active practice of law with knowledge of civil procedure, administrative law, and the application of federal and state statutes and regulations.
• Active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and in good standing.
• Valid driver’s license and/or access to transportation for statewide travel.
• Fingerprint based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check required.

Responsibilities

• Drafts administrative rules and participates in rulemaking to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
• Responds to complaints, requests for information, and legal correspondences for the Department of Safety.
• Provides legal counsel and opinions for Right to Know requests and timely release of records.
• Reviews contracts, memorandums of agreement and understanding between the Department and other entities.
• Oversees Legal Unit staff, provides training and guidance, and reviews work for accuracy.
• Trains Department staff on issues of responsibility and authority.
• Represents the Department before state administrative agencies, drafts pleadings, motions, and presents evidence.
• Assists legislative initiatives to amend statutes or enact new legislation and testifies before committees.

Skills

Civil procedure

Administrative law

Legal research

Education

11 years education/experience

Job description

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.

For further information, please contact Marta Modigliani, Administrator at [e-mail] or 603-223-3896.

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.
• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

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

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet: https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

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

EOE

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