DWI Prosecution Paralegal

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Dental plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire seeks a Hearing Bureau/Prosecution Unit Paralegal to assist with prosecuting DWI/OUI cases statewide. You will answer motions, attend hearings, prepare exhibits and subpoenas, perform case searches and review legal terminology.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential. Responsibilities include maintaining calendars, entering DWI data, drafting correspondence, and issuing subpoenas to witnesses.

Qualifications

• Education/experience must be in law, paralegal, legal research, legal investigative work, criminal justice, or an area that provides experience with legal terminology and procedures.
• License/Certification: Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Prepares responses to defense motions and prepares motions to continue and other motions on behalf of the State for filing by a prosecuting attorney.
• Sets up files and gives to Prosecutor for review. Follows up with investigating Trooper for any missing documents or witness statements.
• Maintains calendar for attorney. Updates databases/defendant lists accordingly.
• Enters and maintains DWI case data into an electronic database/case management system for statistical documentation of prosecution DWI caseload; including motions, pleadings, briefs, correspondence, and investigation data.
• Researches DWI specific case and statutory law and provides documentation to allow the prosecuting attorney to issue advice to superiors and to officers regarding other cases in which the officers themselves may be functioning as prosecutors.
• Prepares and issues subpoenas to witnesses and calendars cases to the Circuit Courts in various areas of the state for the staff attorneys.
• Evaluates court DWI/alcohol drug related decisions to determine impact on the Department’s law enforcement efforts related to DWI and prepares educational materials regarding such decisions under the direction of a supervisor.
• Maintains office supplies and equipment. Submits work, repair and supply orders as needed.
• Drafts correspondence and basic legal documents under the direction of the prosecuting attorney to include preparation of written draft and final versions of letters, legal documents, interview transcripts, statements, lists, and memoranda. Maintains filing system for all files, hard copy or electronic for all cases, legal documents, correspondence and reference materials.
• Responds to daily court calendared submission of documents under the direction of a staff attorney, and prepares written or telephonic inquiries as to pertinent laws and rules. Answers and responds to telephone calls in a courteous and professional manner.

Education

Associates degree + 1 year experience OR 3 years education/experience after high school

Valid driver’s license

Job description

The State of New Hampshire seeks a Hearing Bureau/Prosecution Unit Paralegal to assist with prosecuting DWI/OUI cases statewide. You will answer motions, attend hearings, prepare exhibits and subpoenas, perform case searches and review legal terminology.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential. Responsibilities include maintaining calendars, entering DWI data, drafting correspondence, and issuing subpoenas to witnesses.