INVESTIGATIVE PARALEGAL - CONCORD

Summary:
To manage administrative cases for adjudication through settlements and hearings before the Liquor Commission while implementing and following all NH Liquor Commission rules and policies.

Responsibilities:
Interprets state statutes and regulations to formulate recommendations for work strategies and disposition regarding agency legal issues.

Examines and analyzes cases in preparation for adjudication. Reviews technical documents to identify evidence and calculates administrative penalties.

Conducts settlement conferences with licensees and attorneys. Negotiates penalties to reach settlements with licensees for Commission approval. Communicates recommendations for improved business operations.

Prepares documents to resolve cases or in preparation for hearings. Drafts correspondences for the purpose of requesting and obtaining case-related information. Composes memoranda, motions, pleadings, exhibits, subpoenas and proposed settlement agreements.

Coordinates events in preparation for and at administrative hearings. Ensures court and administrative deadlines are met. Processes requests for discovery and motions filed by defendants and attorneys, according to Liquor Commission Administrative Rules and District Court Rules.

Manages information relative to violations. Populates database with license status changes, violation histories, and restrictions; processes payments to satisfy imposed fines and maintains statistics on resources assigned to cases.

Disseminates information to the general public in response to Right-To-Know requests as well as for press releases relevant to the findings of administrative cases.

Recognizes that everyone we come into contact with is a customer and treats all with courtesy, respect, and the utmost professionalism.

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.

Other information:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in legal studies or related. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Four years' experience in civil litigation, criminal justice, real estate law, legal research, paralegal work, investigations, or human resources investigations. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

License/Certification: Valid driver's license for travel throughout the State.

Preferred Qualifications: Possession of a Paralegal Certificate from a certified paralegal program.

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.

In addition, applicants are subject to a criminal background check and reference check.

For further information please contact HR@LIQUOR.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