HEARINGS BUREAU PARALEGAL

State of New Hampshire; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Dental plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Office of the Commissioner, Bureau of Hearings, is advertising a full-time Paralegal I position (SOC 23-2010). The role supports prosecution by handling motions, case preparation, subpoenas, and court filings, while coordinating with staff attorneys.

Requirements include an associate degree with experience in law/paralegal fields or equivalent education. A valid driver’s license and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
• Education and experience must be in law, paralegal, legal research, legal investigative work, criminal justice, or an area that provides experience with legal terminology and procedures.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Selected candidate will undergo fingerprint-based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check to ensure suitability for confidential information.
• Trainee option: candidates with an equivalent combination of 2+ years of relevant education and experience after high school may be considered and hired in trainee status.

Responsibilities

• Prepares responses to defense motions and motions on behalf of the State for filing by a prosecuting attorney.
• Reviews arrest reports on court cases brought by Safety law enforcement personnel and provides recommendations to the prosecuting attorney as to prosecutability.
• Enters and maintains data into an electronic database/case management system for statistical documentation of prosecution caseload.
• Researches case-law and provides documentation to allow the prosecuting attorney to issue advice to superiors and to officers.
• Conducts witness background interviews/investigations for witness preparation.
• Prepares and issues subpoenas to witnesses and calendars cases for Circuit Courts across the state.

Skills

Legal terminology

Court procedures

Education

Associate's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after high school

Job description

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No Criteria:

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Safety
Office of the Commissioner
Hearings Bureau
15 Ash Brook Court
Keene NH 03431
Hearings Bureau Paralegal
(Paralegal I)
Position # 10586
$19.23/hour - $26.41/hour

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Office of the Commissioner, Bureau of Hearings has a full-time vacancy for a Paralegal (Paralegal I) SOC Title 23-2010 PARALGLS-LGL ASSTS-3. This position has a 37.5 hour work week and is considered non-exempt.

Summary:

As a paralegal for the Department of Safety Prosecution Unit of the Bureau of Hearings, assists with and coordinates representation on cases to the N.H. Circuit Courts; assists the prosecuting attorneys by answering motions, attending select court hearings, preparing various exhibits, subpoenas and documents, doing case searches and reviewing legal terminology. In addition, 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.

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: Associate's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and 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

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.

Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 2+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in ‘trainee status’ for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No Criteria:
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No Criteria:

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:

• Prepares responses to defense motions and prepares motions to continue and other motions on behalf of the State for filing by a prosecuting attorney.
• Reviews arrest reports on court cases brought by Safety law enforcement personnel and coordinates and presents recommendations to the prosecuting attorney as to whether or not a case is prosecutable.
• Enters and maintains data into an electronic database/case management system for statistical documentation of prosecution caseload; including motions, pleadings, briefs, correspondence, and investigation data.
• Researches case-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.
• Conducts witness background interviews/investigations for witness preparation.
• 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 decisions to determine impact on the Department’s law enforcement efforts and prepares educational materials regarding such decisions under the direction of a supervisor.
• Explains complex rules and statutes to inquiring parties including law enforcement agencies, attorneys, court personnel and members of the public.
• Maintains office supplies/equipment. Submits work, repair and supply orders as needed.
• Assists paralegal/prosecutor at other DOS prosecution offices as needed which requires travel.

For further information please contact Jennifer Kosowicz, Chief Paralegal, at [e-mail] or 603-223-8989.

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:

• 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)

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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