ATTORNEY

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Safety

Office of the Commissioner

Legal Unit

33 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305

ATTORNEY

(Attorney III)

Position #43420

The pay range for this position is $34.14 - $46.63 per hour

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Office of the Commissioner, Legal Unit has a full-time vacancy for an Attorney (Attorney III), SOC Title 23-1010 LAWYERS-3. This position has a 37.5-hour work week and is considered exempt.

SUMMARY: As a member of the Office of the Commissioner’s Legal Unit and under direct supervision of the Administrator, provides legal advice and consultation to the Department of Safety with regards to civil legal matters and liabilities. 

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: 

Education/ Experience: Equivalent combination of 11 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must include the active practice of law demonstrating knowledge of civil procedure, administrative law, and the application of federal and state statutes and regulations. 

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license and/or access to transportation for statewide travel.

Other Requirements:

1. Must be an active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and in good standing.

2. Selected candidate will undergo a fingerprint-based criminal background check and motor vehicle check to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in providing counsel to public sector agencies is preferred. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drafts administrative rules and participates in the administrative rulemaking process to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, as well as fulfillment of the agency objectives. 

Responds to complaints, requests for information, and correspondences of a legal nature relating to the Department of Safety. 

Provides legal counsel and assistance in responding to Right to Know requests to insure the proper release of records in a timely manner and in compliance with law.

Reviews and approves contracts, memorandums of agreement, and memorandums of understanding between the Department and other agencies, organizations or third parties.

Provides oversight to subordinate staff assigned to the Legal Unit, including training and guidance, and reviewing work for accuracy.

Trains and provides education to Department staff regarding issues of responsibility and authority. 

Appears before state administrative agencies, to include drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, preparing witnesses, and presenting evidence. 

Provides technical and drafting assistance for legislative initiatives to amend existing statutes or enact new legislation to further the Department’s policies and objectives, and serves as the Department’s representative with regards to any testimony before Legislative Committees.

Provides legal advice and support to the management of the Department of Safety, including conducting legal research and preparing opinions. 

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: 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 classification. 

For further information, please contact Marta Modigliani, Administrator at Marta.A.Modigliani@DOS.NH.GOV or 603-223-3896.

*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 is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

* 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)

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 NH 1-800-735-2964

Salary : $34 - $47