ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY –DISTRICT COURT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROSECUTOR

TITLE: ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY –DISTRICT COURT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROSECUTOR

LOCATION: Strafford County Attorney’s Office, Dover, NH 03820

QUALIFICATIONS: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Must be a member in good standing of the New Hampshire Bar Association.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Prosecute misdemeanor level domestic violence related crimes in district court
• Conduct felony bail hearings and felony probable cause hearings in district court
• Participate in Police Department trainings to keep police officers current on domestic violence case law and protocol.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, be organized, have communication skills, and able to negotiate. Must be an effective team member.
• Have a working knowledge of principles and rules of criminal law and the New Hampshire criminal justice system.
• Mandatory criminal record check is required for all new employees.
• Salary will commensurate with litigation experience

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Holiday & Sick time, Longevity Pay, Short Term Disability, NH Retirement System, Mileage Reimbursement, County issued cellphone.

Please send over cover letter, resume, and references to County Attorney Emily Garod at egarod@straffordcounty.gov.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Attorneys: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Required)

Work Location: In person