Paralegal – Hearings Bureau, State Prosecution

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Wellness program

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of New Hampshire seeks a Paralegal I in the Hearings Bureau to support prosecution efforts in the Department of Safety. The role involves coordinating representation, handling motions, subpoenas, and case documents for NH Circuit Courts, and assisting staff attorneys with legal research and inquiries under supervision.

Typical duties include reviewing cases, preparing exhibits, calendars, and court submissions, and communicating with law enforcement and legal personnel.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after high school.
• Valid driver’s license
• Selected candidate will undergo fingerprint-based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check.

Responsibilities

• Prepares responses to defense motions and motions on behalf of the State for filing by a prosecuting attorney.
• Reviews arrest reports and coordinates recommendations on prosecutability.
• Enters data into electronic databases and maintains case management records.
• Researches case-law and provides documentation for prosecutors’ use.
• Conducts witness background interviews for preparation.
• Prepares subpoenas and calendars cases for Circuit Courts.
• Evaluates court decisions and prepares education materials about their impact.
• Explains complex rules to law enforcement, attorneys, court personnel and the public.
• Maintains office supplies and assists other DOS prosecution offices as needed.

Job description

State of New Hampshire seeks a Paralegal I in the Hearings Bureau to support prosecution efforts in the Department of Safety. The role involves coordinating representation, handling motions, subpoenas, and case documents for NH Circuit Courts, and assisting staff attorneys with legal research and inquiries under supervision.

Typical duties include reviewing cases, preparing exhibits, calendars, and court submissions, and communicating with law enforcement and legal personnel.