LEGAL ASSISTANT

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The State of New Hampshire Department of Justice, Civil Bureau seeks a Legal Assistant to coordinate and manage Civil Bureau functions by supervising support staff and assisting attorneys while aiding the bureau chief in administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include training, workload management, drafting pleadings, filing with courts, maintaining case files, and supporting attorneys, paralegals and secretaries to ensure timely and accurate documents.

Qualifications

• 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 the legal field of civil litigation, paralegal work, or investigations.
• Valid Driver’s License or access to transportation for travel throughout the state.

Responsabilités

• Trains legal assistants in the Civil Bureau.
• Manages and examines work assignments and assigns priorities.
• Ensures timely completion of work and prepares correspondence.
• Proofreading and checking citations for correct format.
• Preparation of tables of authorities and contents.
• Oversees filing of briefs, notices of appeal and appendices with the Court.

Connaissances

Legal terminology

Supervisory experience

Formation

Associate’s degree & 2 years experience or 4 years education/experience

Description du poste

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]

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Justice, Civil Bureau has a full-time vacancy for a Legal Assistant.

Summary

To coordinate and manage the Civil Bureau functions by supervising support staff and assisting attorneys while aiding the bureau chief in carrying out administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Trains legal assistants in the Civil Bureau
• Manages and examines work assignments and assigns work priorities in the Civil Bureau
• Ensures timely completion of work
• Prepares correspondence
• Proofreading
• Checking citations for correct format
• Preparation of tables of authorities and contents
• Oversees filing of briefs, notices of appeal and appendices thereto with the Court in compliance with court rules governing format, filing and service
• Supervises the maintenance of pleadings and briefs form files, case files, and mail log
• Ensures the efficient operation of the bureau and provides attorneys, paralegals and secretaries access to materials for use in drafting similar pleadings
• Conducts research and evaluation of matters referred to the bureau to assist the bureau chief in case assignment
• Maintenance of statistical data
• Types basic pleadings, memoranda, and letters
• Composes cover letters and basic pleadings to ensure the timely, accurate completion of documents
• Receives, reviews, assigns, and monitors habeas corpus petitions ensuring court deadlines are met
• Originates and implements policies and procedures to foster the efficient operation of the bureau
• Oversees filing with the courts and service by sheriffs’ departments of pleadings generated by bureau attorneys to ensure proper and timely submission of documents
• Determines when files are to be archived, sends and maintains document lists for best utilization of office filing space
• Organizes and maintains case files, research files, form files, and miscellaneous files to enable retrieval of documents
• Maintains electronic contract log to ensure tracking and follow-up on all contracts submitted for approval

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

• 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 the legal field of civil litigation, paralegal work, or investigations.
• Valid Driver’s License or access to transportation for travel throughout the state.
• Other Requirements: None
• Trainee Option: Not Applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a legal assistant in a law office or experience with legal terminology.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

• None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• In-Band Advancement Available: No
• Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No
• Criteria: None
• 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.

For further information please contact Tom Kaempfer, Director of Administration, 603-271-1234.

*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.
• 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

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

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964

Job Summary: LEGAL ASSISTANT

Occupation Category: 23-0000 Legal Occupations

Employment Type: FULL-TIME

Post Date: 10/06/2026

Salary: USD 22.500-26.410

Close Date: 10/20/2026

Location: US:NH:CONCORD