Assistant County Attorney

Scope of Position

The Assistant County Attorney seeks justice with professionalism, excellence and pride, consistent with the New Hampshire Rules of Professional Conduct, American Bar Association and National District Attorney’s Association guidelines, as a criminal prosecutor in the Superior Court.

A Day in the Life

• Acting as a counsel for the State of New Hampshire in criminal matters
• Researching pertinent case law
• Drafting indictments, complaints & pleadings
• Presenting investigations and cases to the Grand Jury
• Conducting Bench trials, Jury trials, and all required hearings related to their assigned caseload
• Maintaining a collaborative working relationship with victim/witness coordinators
• Collaborating with police, members of the public, and court staff

Required Education And Experience

• Juris Doctor from accredited law school
• Must be admitted into the New Hampshire Bar Association

Status/Shift

Full Time / Exempt

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• New Hampshire Retirement System (pension plan)
• Uniform Stipend
• Shift Pick Up Bonuses
• Short Staff Pay
• 100% Paid Short Term Disability
• 100% Paid Life Insurance ($25,000) and AD&D Insurance ($25,000)
• Optional Long Term Disability
• Optional Deferred Compensation 457B Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement ($4,000 annually following one year of benefits-eligible employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Website
• On-Site Gym, Staff Dining/Cafeteria, and Quiet Room w/ Massage Chair