Staff Attorney

Max 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

SEO Friendly Job Title: Staff Attorney at New Hampshire Public Defender

H1: Join Our Team as a Staff Attorney at New Hampshire Public Defender
H2: Full-time and Part-time Positions Available

Organization: New Hampshire Public Defender

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Not mentioned in the job description

Experience: Entry-level, 0-1 year experience

Description:

New Hampshire Public Defender is currently seeking applicants for the role of Staff Attorney to join our team and uphold our mission of protecting and defending the rights and dignity of our clients. As a public defender, you will have the opportunity to provide high-quality representation to indigent clients while also catering to the unique needs of youth and adult clients. This position requires effective communication skills, the ability to anticipate legal issues, and the confidence to make strong arguments in the courtroom. Successful candidates will be able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities:

- Communicate effectively with clients
- Identify and anticipate legal issues
- Draft, edit, and review motions
- Make sound legal arguments in the courtroom
- Work independently and collaboratively

Requirements:

- . from an accredited law school or anticipated graduation in 2024
- Admitted to the New Hampshire Bar or eligible to waive in with a qualifying Uniform Bar Examination score
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
- Demonstrated commitment to criminal defense
- Professional and team-oriented attitude
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Strong work ethic

Experience:

- Entry-level, 0-1 year experience

Benefits:

- Shared legal assistant (3:1 ratio)
- Shared investigators/social workers (ratio dependent on office size/location)
- Internal IT department
- Internal state-wide trainings to satisfy annual CLE credits
- Surface Pro Laptop
- Digital case management system for case files
- Westlaw account
- Searchable NHPD Practice Guide
- NH State Health/Pharmacy/Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life/Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching after first year
- Holidays
- Sick/Personal Time

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript (unofficial acceptable).

NHPD is committed to inclusive hiring and values diversity in our workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome qualified applicants of all identities, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to apply.

Not specified

Shared legal assistant, shared investigators/social workers, internal IT department, state-wide trainings, laptop, digital case management system, Westlaw account, NH State Health/Pharmacy/Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life/Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan, holidays, sick/personal time

Not specified

Legal research, writing, communication, team work, time management

J.D. from accredited law school

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript

Qualification and Experience J.D. from an accredited law school, admission to New Hampshire Bar or eligibility to waive in with qualifying score on Uniform Bar Examination, or plan to take and pass New Hampshire Bar Examination in 2024

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