LEGAL SECRETARY III

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Bureau has a full-time vacancy for a LEGAL SECRETARY III .

Summary : To render legal secretarial services for attorneys, paralegals and interns in the Consumer Protection Bureau and Antitrust Bureau of the Attorney General’s Office

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Associate's degree OR equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in the fields of law, paralegal studies, or related field.

License/Certification: Valid driver's license and/or access to transportation for statewide travel.

Other Requirements : None

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS : None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

Receives, sorts, and scans into database all incoming and hand-delivered Bureau mail to ensure complete and accurate case records. Notifies each attorney as soon as possible after receipt of any case related correspondence or pleadings.

Types pleadings, memoranda, and letters, transcribes interviews and other documents, as needed, and composes letters, as directed, to ensure the timely, accurate and professional completion of documents.

Performs all secretarial duties for assistant attorneys general, attorneys, and legal interns.

Compiles statistical charts and completes database queries as directed.

Contacts federal and state agencies, citizens, legislators, attorneys, and court personnel to schedule hearings, meetings and/or conference calls, and directs parties to the appropriate entities.

Organizes and maintains case files, research files, form files, and miscellaneous files enabling prompt retrieval of documents.

For further information please contact Tom Kaempfer, Deputy Director of Administration, 603-271-0993.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964