Assistant County Attorney

Job Description Job Description Immediate Openings Assistant County Attorney Location: Manchester, New Hampshire Job Type: Full-Time Department: Hillsborough County Attorney's Office Hillsborough County, the most populous county in New Hampshire (with over 430,000 residents), seeks a dedicated Assistant County Attorney to join our team of prosecutors. We pursue justice with professionalism, excellence, and pride while upholding the New Hampshire Rules of Professional Conduct, American Bar Association Standards for the Prosecution Function, and National District Attorneys Association guidelines. As an Assistant County Attorney, you will serve as counsel for the State of New Hampshire in criminal matters. You will primarily handle felony and serious misdemeanor cases in Superior Court. ** Responsibilities include: ** Reviewing criminal investigations and evidence submitted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, New Hampshire State Police, and law enforcement agencies from the cities of Manchester and Nashua plus 29 towns. Drafting indictments and presenting cases to the Grand Jury. Representing the State at bail hearings, pretrial motion hearings, depositions, and trials. Conducting legal research, responding to defense motions, preparing witnesses, and arguing at sentencing and post-conviction proceedings. Collaborating closely with police, victim/witness coordinators, court staff, and the public to ensure victims are supported throughout the prosecution process. Mentoring interns and Rule 36 attorneys. One attorney in the office is on call 24/7 to assist law enforcement. Our team consists of approximately 25 prosecutors supported by experienced legal staff, four Victim Witness Coordinators, two investigators with decades of combined law enforcement experience (including a dedicated Sexual Assault Investigator), and a full-time Program Support Specialist who manages digital evidence such as body-worn camera footage and surveillance video. Preferred Qualifications: Criminal defense or prosecution experience is preferred, but we will fully train the right candidate with strong potential. ** Requirements: ** Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Admission to the New Hampshire Bar (or eligibility for admission). Status: Full-Time, Exempt The Hillsborough County Attorney's Office is the focal point for criminal prosecution in our area. If you are passionate about public service, committed to ethical prosecution, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic team environment, we encourage you to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr