Job description
State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Safety
Division Administration - Office of the Commissioner
33 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305
ATTORNEY III
Position #43420
Labor Grade: 30
$64,681.50 - $76,908.00
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Administration - Office of the Commissioner has a full-time vacancy for Attorney III, which has a 37.5 hour work week and is exempt.
SCOPE OF WORK: 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.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Drafts administrative rules and participates in the administrative rulemaking process to insure 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Your Experience Counts See Per 405.01.
1.5 Years of additional relevant experience = Associate's Degree
3 Years of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's Degree
4.5 Years additional relevant experience = Master's Degree
Education: Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association recognized law school.
Experience: Five years’ experience in the active practice of law.
License/Certification: Valid driver’s license and/or access to transportation for statewide travel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in providing counsel to public sector agencies is preferred.
SPECIAL 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.
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 IV, at Marta.A.Modigliani@DOS.NH.GOV or (603) 227-0040.
EOE
TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
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