Licensing Enforcement Prosecutor

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

State of New Hampshire, Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, Enforcement Division, seeks an Administrative Prosecutor to analyze statutes and regulations and determine disciplinary action procedures before occupational licensing boards.

The role requires a JD, active NH Bar, and 9 years of education/experience with 4 years in active practice. Travel statewide; trainee option exists; total compensation includes benefits.

Qualifications

• JD required and active NH Bar in good standing.
• 9+ years education/experience with 4 years in active practice of law.

Responsibilities

• Render official opinions on statutes and agency rules regarding viability of disciplinary actions.
• Supervise evaluation of initial complaints and determine jurisdiction.
• Conduct legal research; draft motions, memoranda, and pleadings; negotiate settlements.
• Oversee investigations of complaints; interview witnesses; train staff.
• Prepare cases for administrative hearings; prosecute disciplinary cases.
• Monitor trends; review proposed legislation; advise on licensure changes.
• Interpret statutes and provide legal analysis; respond to inquiries from public and professionals.

Skills

Legal analysis

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active NH Bar Association member in Good Standing

Job description

State of New Hampshire, Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, Enforcement Division, seeks an Administrative Prosecutor to analyze statutes and regulations and determine disciplinary action procedures before occupational licensing boards.

The role requires a JD, active NH Bar, and 9 years of education/experience with 4 years in active practice. Travel statewide; trainee option exists; total compensation includes benefits.