State of New Hampshire · 2 weeks ago
ATTORNEY
New Hampshire, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$34.14/hr - $46.63/hrThe State of New Hampshire is seeking an Attorney (Attorney III) to join the Department of Safety's Legal Unit. This role involves providing legal advice and consultation on civil legal matters, drafting administrative rules, and overseeing subordinate staff within the Legal Unit.
Customer ServiceGovernmentService Industry
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
Qualification
Required
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
Valid driver's license and/or access to transportation for statewide travel
Must be an active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and in good standing
Selected candidate will undergo a fingerprint-based criminal background check and motor vehicle check to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information
Preferred
Experience in providing counsel to public sector agencies is preferred
Benefits
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
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)
Company
State of New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a small New England state and is defined by its quaint towns and large expanses of wilderness.
Founded in 1623
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Timothy Whitman
Chief Operating Officer NHH
Stefanie Shea, MSN, RN, PMH-BC, CNL
Chief Quality Improvement and Compliance Officer
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