HEARINGS BUREAU/PROSECUTION UNIT 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

HEARINGS BUREAU/PROSECUTION UNIT PARALEGAL (Job ID: 53066)

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 [e-mail]

Position Summary

Assists with and coordinates prosecution of DWI/OUI alcohol and drug related cases to the N.H. Circuit Courts statewide; assists the prosecuting attorneys by answering motions, attending select court hearings, preparing various exhibits, subpoenas and documents, doing case searches and reviewing legal terminology.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $19.96/hour - $26.41/hour. Trainee status: $19.23 per hour.

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
• 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

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

1. 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.

2. Must be able to travel to DOS prosecution offices statewide as needed to assist paralegal/prosecutor on DWI alcohol/drug cases.

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

Preferred Qualifications: None

After-Hire Requirements

After-Hire Requirements: None

Career Advancement Opportunities

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes

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.

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.

Contact Information

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

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964

Location: US:NH:CONCORD (33 HAZEN DRIVE, CONCORD SAFETY BUILDING, MERRIMACK, CONCORD, NH, 03301, US)

Post Date: 08/31/2026

Close Date: 09/29/2026

Employment Type: Full-time