State Hearings Prosecutor & Legal Strategist

The State of New Hampshire; Epping (NH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (HMO or POS)

Dental plan

Flexible Spending healthcare/childcare

State retirement plan

Wellness program

Life insurance

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire in Epping, NH, is seeking a Hearings Examiner/Prosecutor to provide prosecution support within the Bureau of Hearings. The position is full-time, exempt, with a 37.5-hour work week, located at 315 Calef Highway.

Responsibilities include reviewing arrest reports, handling pretrial conferences, appeals coordination, and representing the State in various hearings while coordinating with police and other agencies. A NH Bar license and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8.5 years of experience, or 12.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
• Active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and in Good Standing.
• Must pass fingerprint-based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check.
• Valid driver’s license or access to transportation.

Responsibilities

• Reviews arrest reports on court cases brought by State Police and other Department of Safety law enforcement personnel and decides if prosecutable.
• Holds pretrial conferences with defense attorneys and attends pre-trial hearings; prepares and responds to motions.
• Coordinates representation on appeals to Superior Courts with County Attorneys.
• Represents the State at pre-trial suppression hearings and other preliminary hearings.
• Subpoenas witnesses and prosecutes cases before Circuit Courts for misdemeanor cases statewide.
• Researches case law and advises superiors and law enforcement personnel on applicable rulings.
• Explains complex policies, rules, and statutes to educate law enforcement and the public on best practices.
• Conducts legal training for NH Police Standards and Training and other agencies.
• Collaborates with the Bureau’s Chief Paralegal to supervise the paralegal’s work products.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate-level study of law

Job description

The State of New Hampshire in Epping, NH, is seeking a Hearings Examiner/Prosecutor to provide prosecution support within the Bureau of Hearings. The position is full-time, exempt, with a 37.5-hour work week, located at 315 Calef Highway.

Responsibilities include reviewing arrest reports, handling pretrial conferences, appeals coordination, and representing the State in various hearings while coordinating with police and other agencies. A NH Bar license and background checks are required.