Attorney I - Prosecutor - City Solicitor

ATTORNEY I - 1400

GRADE 23

PAY RANGE: $75,029.00 - $106,972.00 - plus a comprehensive benefits package

https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employment

The Prosecutor primarily prosecutes domestic violence misdemeanor cases in the 9th Circuit Court in Manchester investigated and charged by the Manchester Police Department (MPD), handling cases from arraignment through final disposition.

Responsibilities include working under the guidance of the Supervisory Prosecutor with a team comprised of a total of seven full-time prosecutors, three of whom are general misdemeanor and ordinance violation prosecutors, two of whom are full-time domestic violence prosecutors, and another of whom handles juvenile matters exclusively. The City uses a modern, digital case management system, working in conjunction with the MPD record management and body-worn camera technologies to meet the highest standards of excellence.

General Statement of Duties:

Provides professional legal representation for the City of Manchester; performs directly related work as required.

Examples of Essential Work:

• Conducts litigation in State and Federal District court, including appeals through the United States Supreme Court;
• Prosecutes criminal cases as necessary and appropriate
• Prosecutes traffic violations, zoning violations and comparable cases in the courts;
• Prosecutes misdemeanor cases of the highest level of complexity;
• Represents the City in pre-trial conferences, including research and negotiation with all parties involved;
• Prepares cases for trial, examining law and evidence subject to review and assistance by a superior;
• Interviews police officers, inspectors or other parties presenting evidence for the City to ascertain that evidence is complete and adequate for presentation in court;
• Discusses case results with other City Attorneys to evaluate and improve performance for future work;
• Interviews complainants to determine whether or not there are sufficient grounds to bring suit under City ordinances or under State law for misdemeanors committed within the City limits;
• Studies City, State, Federal and general municipal law for information and precedents bearing on City legal problems;
• Researches legal opinions, memoranda and data for the guidance of the City Departments;
• Researches, prepares, and compiles proposed ordinances and resolutions and proposed amendments to existing ordinances;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions; and more..

Acceptable Experience and Training:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Juris Doctorate degree; and
• Some experience in municipal law operations, including some prosecutorial experience.

Required Special Qualifications:

• Admission to the New Hampshire Bar and in good standing.
• New Hampshire driver's license or access to transportation.