Staff Attorney II (25-14)

NH Judicial Branch - Staff Attorney II - Concord, NH (25-14)

**INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY**

Step 1: Complete the PDF application on the Website https://www.courts.state.nh.us/forms/nhjb-2099-dfps.pdf

Step 2: E-mail application to: applications@courts.state.nh.us OR fax application to: (603) 513-5454 OR mail application to: Administrative Office of the Courts Human Resources Department One Granite Place, Suite N400 Concord, NH 03301

Your application may not be considered without a position number listed at the top.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Supervises the work of Staff Attorneys. Completes a variety of legal functions including reviewing and analyzing law from multiple authorities, performing research, providing advice, drafting legal documentation, and assisting other Circuit Court parties to respond to inquiries. Directs the creation and implementation of judicial educational resources developed by Staff Attorneys. Responsible for maintenance of judicial education databases and resources including collaboration with Court Administration on updating course materials, and Information Technology on system upgrades.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviewing and approving written work
• Providing constructive feedback
• Onboarding and training Staff Attorneys
• Drafting annual performance evaluations in consultation with Circuit Court Senior Administrator
• Conducts legal research on a range of issues for multiple judges and has primary responsibility for complex dockets
• Reads and analyzes briefs and records in cases on appeal
• Drafts orders addressing arguments in briefs using facts and law to support the court’s conclusions
• Provides case reviews, briefs, and other documents to identify jurisdictional or other procedural defects
• Prepares legal research memoranda and drafts orders based on interpretation of statutes or other legal findings as requested by the Court
• Reviews motions filed in cases accepted for review, assesses information, and makes recommendations to Court
• Writes memorandums, including summaries of oral discussions between staff attorney and individual justices
• Provides legal research, including research for multiple complex dockets, writes summaries, and determines if reassignment is appropriate
• Monitors and reviews docketed cases and motions as requested by the Court
• Conducts research and drafts memos to advise Circuit Court Policy
• Coordinates centralized Judicial Internship process
• Summarizes New Hampshire Supreme Court opinions, 3JX orders, and unpublished orders relevant to the Circuit Court
• Updates administrative memos in SharePoint for clerk training materials, office memos, and judges’ orders to share training materials and benefit newer judges
• Compiles and updates educational materials for incoming and existing judges according to changes in law, policy, and/or pedagogical approaches
• Coordinates and conducts judicial education events as appropriate
• Completes special projects as assigned by the Circuit Court Administrative Judges and Sr. Administrator
• Performs related work as required

HUMAN COLLABORATION & JOB IMPACT

This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on the Judicial Branch, department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction.

Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. The impact the job has on the Judicial Branch is significant in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

· A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

· Three (3) to five (5) years of law clerk or practicing attorney experience.

· Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Licenses or Certifications

· Admitted to practice law in the State of New Hampshire (Bar membership).

The NH Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $86,151.00 - $126,848.80 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $86,151 - $126,849