Staff Attorney

Max 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Staff Attorney
Organization: New Hampshire Public Defender
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time

Experience:
- . from an accredited law school
- Admitted to the New Hampshire Bar
- Demonstrated commitment to criminal defense
- Strong work ethic

Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

H1: Join Our Team as a Staff Attorney at New Hampshire Public Defender
H2: Protecting and Defending the Rights of Indigent Clients

Description:
New Hampshire Public Defender is looking for dedicated and passionate attorneys to join our team as Staff Attorneys. We are committed to providing high-quality representation to our indigent clients and are seeking individuals who share our mission and values.

Responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively with clients
- Identify and anticipate legal issues
- Write, edit, and review motions
- Make sound legal arguments in the courtroom
- Work independently and collaboratively
- Handle a caseload consisting of misdemeanors, felonies, and other criminal matters

Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Holidays and sick/personal time
- Internal IT department and state-wide trainings
- Surface Pro Laptop and Digital case management system
- Westlaw account and searchable NHPD Practice Guide

Requirements:
- . from an accredited law school
- Admitted to the New Hampshire Bar or eligible to waive in
- Demonstrated commitment to criminal defense
- Valid driver's license
- Professional attitude and strong work ethic

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript to our website.

Join Our Diverse and Inclusive Team at New Hampshire Public Defender. We welcome and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply.

Not Applicable

Shared legal assistant, Shared investigators/social workers, Internal IT department, Internal state-wide trainings, Surface Pro 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 Applicable

Effective Communication, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Courtroom Advocacy, Collaborative Work, Criminal Law, Juvenile Law, Civil Rights Law, Litigation, Case Management, Westlaw, IT Skills, Teamwork, Time Management, Organization, Commitment to Client Advocacy, Diversity and Inclusion.

J.D. from an accredited law school

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript (unofficial acceptable) to [contact person name] at [email/phone/address].

Qualification and Experience J.D. from an accredited law school, Admitted to the New Hampshire Bar, Eligible to waive into the New Hampshire Bar with a qualifying Uniform Bar Examination score, or Qualified for and prepared to take the New Hampshire Bar Examination.

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