GENERAL COUNSEL PARALEGAL

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Plan

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, Administration Division, in Concord, NH, seeks a General Counsel paralegal to support internal legal and legislative objectives and handle essential legal and administrative functions for the General Counsel Bureau serving over 50 boards.

Responsibilities include drafting and summarizing pleadings, researching statutes, maintaining files, coordinating meetings, and assisting with hearings and rulemaking.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 2 years of experience in paralegal or legal support.
• Alternatively, 4 years of education and experience after high school.
• No license or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and arranges legal documents for review, case preparation and filings.
• Researches statutes, rulings and precedents to prepare summaries.
• Maintains liaison with General Counsel and stakeholders.
• Supports legislative and rulemaking activities.
• Organizes and maintains complex case files and electronic records.
• Schedules meetings and coordinates with consultants or external participants.
• Prepares drafts and testimony for bills.

Skills

Communication skills

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

Associate degree

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Job description

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

Administration Division

7 Eagle Square Concord NH

GENERAL COUNSEL PARALEGAL

Position #44929

$22.50/hour - $30.02/hour

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, Administration Division has a full-time vacancy for General Counsel paralegal.

Summary

Performs in a multi-disciplinary role assisting with internal legal and legislative objectives and performing legal and administrative functions vital to the operations and support for the General Counsel Bureau which represents the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, on behalf of over 50 state licensing boards in adjudicative, rulemaking, and legislative proceedings.

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.

Other information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: Associate's degree and 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in paralegal, law, legal research, criminal justice, legal investigation, or a related legal field.

License/Certification: None

Other Requirements: None

Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 3+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in ‘trainee status’ for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Effective written, interpersonal, and communication skills

Skill in managing sensitive or confidential information with restraint and tact

Experience preparing and drafting legal documents, and performing research work on points raised in investigation or litigation

Ability to solve problems and make decisions independently

Ability to follow a case to completion by combining tact and aggressiveness in order to achieve positive results

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

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.

When applicable, 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

DETAILED TASKS (STANDARD):

DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):

Gathers and arranges legal documents for General Counsel review, case preparation, and filings for right to know requests, adjudicatory hearings, and rulemaking. Prepares, reviews and summarizes pleadings, reports, technical statements, testimony, data requests and responses, and other documents related to proceedings involving licensing application and disciplinary proceedings in accordance with established filing requirements, administrative rules and statutes.

Researches relevant statutes, rulings and precedents used to prepare written summaries related to administrative proceedings and as a basis for answering requests for legal opinions. Generates data compilations to support analysis and the development of positions legal activities.

Serves as a liaison between General Counsel while working on active issues. Maintains effective working relationships with legal staff, regulated entities, and other industry stakeholders, and other government officials, and the public.

Collaborates with legal, regulatory, and other staff to develop responses to inquiries, complaints, and the legislature as it relates to proposed or pending legislation.

Coordinates the development and implementation of policies, procedures and compliance solutions to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Reviews procedures routinely, making appropriate modifications, when necessary, and develops new procedures to improve the quality of service for legal and regulatory staff.

Organizes and maintains complex, voluminous files and data pertaining to licensing proceedings, manages and preserves electronic files, in a logical and readily accessible manner.

Schedules, and makes logistical arrangements for meetings and facilitates the participation of consultants or other external meeting participants.

Preparing drafts and testimony, proofreading/reviewing/editing, and performing research for the bills.

For further information please contact

Sharda Rao, HR Administrator @ 603 271 0605 and [e-mail]

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

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

• 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

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

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964