Investigative Paralegal: Civil & Criminal Case Support

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Flexible spending accounts

State retirement plan

Wellness program

Paid holidays and generous leave

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is seeking an Investigative Paralegal to support attorneys and investigators in the Criminal Justice Bureau. The role involves conducting investigations, preparing trial materials, and assisting with civil and criminal prosecutions, with emphasis on accurate data handling and compliance with laws and court rules.

The position requires an associate’s degree and relevant paralegal or legal experience, with a willingness to coordinate with witnesses, prepare subpoenas,

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 3.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after high school.
• Experience in paralegal, law, legal research, criminal justice, or related legal field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist investigators and attorneys with review and analysis of investigations and prosecutions.
• Initiate, conduct and monitor investigations; identify issues to aid case review.
• Supervise Paralegal II positions and assign tasks per attorney needs.
• Interpret statutes, rules, and regulations for investigations and prosecutions.
• Respond to right-to-know requests and serve as liaison to公众 and officials.

Skills

Paralegal

Investigations

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate's degree

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Case management software

Job description

The State of New Hampshire is seeking an Investigative Paralegal to support attorneys and investigators in the Criminal Justice Bureau. The role involves conducting investigations, preparing trial materials, and assisting with civil and criminal prosecutions, with emphasis on accurate data handling and compliance with laws and court rules.

The position requires an associate’s degree and relevant paralegal or legal experience, with a willingness to coordinate with witnesses, prepare subpoenas,