City Prosecutor

City of Concord•Concord, NH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Concord is recruiting a City Prosecutor to supervise and lead the City Prosecutor’s Office, consisting of 4 Assistant City Prosecutors and support staff. This position involves prosecuting and supervising prosecutions of criminal cases for numerous police departments, including Concord Police, in the 6th Circuit Court – Concord District Division. Candidates should be highly motivated & experienced in the prosecution of criminal complaints, have office management experience, and the ability to render advice on criminal law to the police department. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to coordinate with the Merrimack County Attorney’s Office, ensure office compliance with discovery obligations and obligations under the NH Victim’s Bill of Rights, and remain up-to-date on changes to the law in addition to other responsibilities.

Requirements

Juris doctorate
5 years of experience as an attorney
Must be a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association
Highly motivated & experienced in the prosecution of criminal complaints
Office management experience
Ability to render advice on criminal law to the police department
Ability to coordinate with the Merrimack County Attorney’s Office
Ability to ensure office compliance with discovery obligations and obligations under the NH Victim’s Bill of Rights
Ability to remain up-to-date on changes to the law
Five of progressively responsible experience
Member of the State Bar Association

Responsibilities

Reviews and analyzes criminal cases to determine whether charges should be filed with the court; determines grade of offense.
Reviews bail facts and presentation of state’s position to determine whether defendants should be released from jail, and under what supervision and constraints.
Reviews search warrants to determine probable cause and suitability for submission to judge.
Tries criminal cases, both bench and jury trials where indicated.
Prepares cases for trial; reviews facts, evidence, and law.
Edits charging documents for technical compliance with laws, facts, and procedures.
Makes sentencing recommendations to the court.
Supervises assistant prosecutors, including case assignments; provides guidance regarding case disposition and department policy.
Supervises clerical staff.
Evaluates clerical staff’s and Assistant Prosecutors’ job performance.
Supervises police witness activity in court
Reviews cases filed by assistant prosecutors; trains assistant prosecutors; ensures compliance with legal education requirements.
Advises police officers and investigators concerning criminal and evidentiary procedures; trains police officers on criminal law and procedures.
Coordinates trial dockets and case schedules with the Clerk of Court; coordinates trial schedules with related police departments.
Advises public administrators on criminal law and generally applicable legal concepts, rules, and procedures.
Reviews Concord Police Department internal investigations for appropriateness of criminal prosecution.
Coordinates prosecution activities with Merrimack County Attorney, New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office, US Attorney’s Office, and with state agencies.
Negotiates case dispositions with defense attorneys.
Negotiates with state public defender administrators regarding inter-office procedures.
Studies statutes and case law.
Writes legal motions and briefs.
Handles civil cases assigned by the City Solicitor.
Drafts and reviews city ordinances as assigned.
Supervises victim/witness coordinator.
Consults with state Attorney General’s office.
Negotiates with client towns regarding fees for the provision of prosecution services.
Consults with Finance Department regarding collections issues.