Staff Attorney

Full-time

No

Organization: New Hampshire Public Defender
Position: Staff Attorney
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Not specified, but benefits package includes health, dental, vision insurance, life/disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement plan, and paid holidays/sick time.

Overview:
- Seeking multiple staff attorneys to join the New Hampshire Public Defender team and provide high-quality representation to indigent clients.
- Full-time and part-time positions available.
- Responsibilities include communicating with clients, legal research and writing, making arguments in court, and collaborating with colleagues.
- New attorneys will start with a smaller caseload and have opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Every staff attorney is provided with a shared legal assistant, investigators/social workers, internal IT support, trainings, and technology/resources for managing cases.

Requirements:
- Must have a . from an accredited law school or anticipate graduating in 2024.
- Must be admitted to the New Hampshire Bar or eligible to waive in or take/pass the bar exam in 2024.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must have a demonstrated commitment to criminal defense and a team-orientated, professional attitude.
- Strong communication skills and work ethic are also required.

How to Apply:
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- New Hampshire Public Defender is committed to inclusive hiring and encourages applicants of all identities and backgrounds to apply.

Not specified

NH State Health/Pharmacy/Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life/Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, holidays, sick/personal time.

Not specified

Effective communication, legal research, writing and editing, courtroom presence, ability to work independently and collaboratively, team-oriented, professional attitude, strong work ethic.

J.D. from an 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, admitted to the New Hampshire Bar or eligible to waive in or take and pass the New Hampshire Bar Exam in 2024, valid driver's license.

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