State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Justice
Civil Bureau - Elections Unit
1 Granite Place South, Concord NH 03301
Investigative Paralegal
Position #44909
$25.40/hour - $38.85/hour
*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Justice, Civil Bureau, Elections Unit has a full-time vacancy for an Investigative Paralegal. (Position Title).
Summary:
To assist Civil Bureau investigators and attorneys in the initiation, investigation, and presentation of elections-related litigation. To provide paraprofessional support of law-related duties including drafting, analyzing, and coordinating evidence and research-based recommendations for the resolution of claims and lawsuits.
DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):
Initiates and conducts investigations, in conjunction with investigators and attorneys, relative to election law. Records and assesses citizen claims and inquiries related to election law for response and action.
Maintains computerized records of claims and investigations for purposes of reporting and tracking of status, cost, budgetary and operational planning. Develops civil and criminal case management systems to assist attorneys in trial and in settlement.
Collects, collates, redacts and responds to right-to-know requests.
Analyzes cases and identifies specific issues or problems for further research and action. Formulates recommendations for work strategies and dispositions to assure cases are handled expediently.
Examines and analyzes highly technical financial documents, personal and public records, and other documents to obtain and verify information and/or identify violations.
Issues subpoenas and coordinates availability of witnesses to ensure their appearance for testimony at court trials, depositions, and administrative hearings. Attends depositions and contested judicial and administrative hearings to take notes, consult with attorneys, and prepare deposition and hearing summaries.
Analyzes and compiles discovery, and prosecution and litigation materials for use by attorneys to include witness interviews, interview summaries, municipal records, financial records, background investigation reports, and credit reports.
Interprets and applies State statutes, rules and regulations, and various manuals and specifications to provide recommendations for use in legal cases and in providing assistance concerning agency legal issues.
Delegates, evaluates and edits work assigned to support staff.
For further information please contact Tom Kaempfer, Director of Administration, [email protected], (603)271-1234
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/Experience: Associate’s degree and 3.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be civil litigation, legal studies, paralegal work, investigations, or a related field.
License/Certification: Valid driver’s license or access to transportation
Other Requirements: None
Trainee Option: Not Applicable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience locating individuals, collecting information, and conducting personal interviews. Ability to manage, organize, supervise and coordinate investigations in a wide range of legal matters. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to exercise judgment and discuss problems rationally during a possible adversarial contact. Knowledge of pertinent laws for litigation practice, legal procedures and methods of legal research. Ability to analyze widely divergent elements of information and arrive at logical conclusions. Ability to objectively evaluate information received to make sound recommendations. Demonstrated use of integrity in the protection and confidentiality of evidence and sensitive documents and files.
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS : None
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No
Criteria: None
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No
Criteria: None
DISCLAIMERS:
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 job title.
When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.
*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 and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
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: 12.87% 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
