Assistant City Prosecutor

City of Concord • Concord, NH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Concord is seeking an attorney with at least 3 years of prosecution experience to serve as an Assistant City Prosecutor to assist with criminal cases in the City Prosecutor’s Office. This position presents an excellent opportunity to join a highly collaborative team of prosecutors in a dynamic office serving the Capital City and surrounding towns.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate.
• At least 3 years of prosecution experience.
• Experience in litigation through trial and appellate level.
• One to two years progressively responsible experience.
• Member of the State Bar Association.
• NH Drivers License.

Nice To Haves

• Any combination of education, training and experience, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities, required for the job.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for and executes prosecution of violations, misdemeanors and felonies; reviews case merit with investigating officer; reviews case development with co-workers or outside agencies; renders opinion as to prosecutorial merit; advises officers as to charging options; reviews charging documents; files charging documents with the court; prepares plea bargains; conducts criminal arraignments; negotiates possible trial solutions with the defendant or defense counsel.
• Reviews, evaluates, and responds to defense and pre-trial pleadings; researches, writes, and submits pre-trial pleadings; identifies expert witnesses required for pre-trial and trial proceedings; prepares witnesses for pre-trial hearings; conducts pre-trial hearings.
• Prepares police officers for probable cause hearings; conducts probable cause hearings.
• Prepares expert and lay witnesses, officers, and victims for trial; determines witness order; evaluates and determines the process of witness testimony.
• Conducts trials; initiates interlocutory appeals during trial.
• Answers media inquiries.
• Conducts sentencing arguments; researches, writes, and submits post-trial pleadings; conducts post-trial hearings.
• Prepares for and executes administrative hearings.
• Prepares for and executes probate hearings, as assigned.
• Provides legal training for law enforcement personnel; assists in the development of law enforcement policies and procedures, as assigned.
• Prepares for and executes juvenile proceedings.
• Coordinates with the Office of the County Attorney, State Attorney General, and federal executive agencies as appropriate to criminal proceedings.
• Enters information into prosecutor database; copies documents; retrieves and re-files defendant case files.
• Reviews domestic violence cases with the Victim Advocate.
• May serve as computer system administrator.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Concord is committed to ensuring fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, age, religion or other social identities in accordance with state and federal law. We recognize that each individual brings a unique perspective that is informed by their life experience and identity. Our organization is committed to recruiting and retaining the best qualified individuals based on a holistic review of their knowledge, skills, experience, understanding, communication and abilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level