DWI PROSECUTOR

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Safety

Office of the Commissioner, Hearings Bureau

33 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03305

DWI PROSECUTOR

(Hearings Examiner)

Position #9T2822

The pay range for this position is $37.22 - $51.07 per hour

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Office of the Commissioner has a full-time vacancy for Hearings Examiner, SOC Title 23-1020 ADMIN LAW JUDGES-6. This position has a 37.5 hour work week and is considered exempt. This is a grant funded position and subject to renewal every 2 years.

SUMMARY: To provide case prosecution and legal assistance to Division of State Police, Division of Motor Vehicles, Marine Patrol and State Hospital Campus Police on DWI/OUI alcohol/drug related cases throughout the state.

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: J.D. from a recognized law school.

Experience: Five years' experience as an attorney, two years of which must have been as an attorney involved with administrative law or concerned with regulatory authorities.

License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver’s license.

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 record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reviews DWI alcohol/drug arrest and DWI related case reports on court cases brought by State Police and other Department of Safety Law Enforcement personnel and makes decisions as to whether or not a case is prosecutable under applicable law and in accordance with the New Hampshire Rules of Professional Conduct.

Conducts pretrial meetings with defense attorneys regarding stipulations and negotiated pleas on DWI/alcohol related motor vehicle cases.

Responds to defense motions and prepares motions on behalf of the State on DWI/alcohol/drug related cases.

Represents the State for motion hearings, preliminary hearings and trials on DWI/alcohol/drug related cases. Prepares case files, sends discovery, and files pre and post-trial motions.

Subpoenas and cancels witnesses and prepares and prosecutes cases before the Circuit Courts statewide on DWI/alcohol/drug related cases.

Evaluates DWI/alcohol/drug related court decisions to determine impact on the department's law enforcement efforts and prepare educational materials regarding such decisions.

Explains complex policies, rules, and statutes to inquiring parties including law enforcement agencies, attorneys and members of the public on DWI/alcohol related cases.

Conducts legal training on DWI and related matters for State Police and other DOS law enforcement agencies.

Collaborates with the Bureau’s Chief Paralegal to supervise the assigned paralegal’s work products and monitor performance to ensure consistency with established guidelines, to complete annual evaluations and to develop and implement corrective action plans, if needed.

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 Patricia O’Brien, Chief Prosecutor at Patricia.A.Obrien@DOS.NH.GOV .

*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: 13.85% 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