What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY –DISTRICT COURT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROSECUTOR position at Strafford County?
TITLE: ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY –DISTRICT COURT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROSECUTOR
LOCATION: Strafford County Attorney’s Office, Dover, NH 03820
QUALIFICATIONS: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Must be a member in good standing of the New Hampshire Bar Association.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Prosecute misdemeanor level domestic violence related crimes in district court
- Conduct felony bail hearings and felony probable cause hearings in district court
- Participate in Police Department trainings to keep police officers current on domestic violence case law and protocol.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, be organized, have communication skills, and able to negotiate. Must be an effective team member.
- Have a working knowledge of principles and rules of criminal law and the New Hampshire criminal justice system.
- Mandatory criminal record check is required for all new employees.
- Salary will commensurate with litigation experience
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Holiday & Sick time, Longevity Pay, Short Term Disability, NH Retirement System, Mileage Reimbursement, County issued cellphone.
Please send over cover letter, resume, and references to County Attorney Emily Garod at egarod@straffordcounty.gov.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Attorneys: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Bar (Required)
Work Location: In person