STATE OF
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION:
ATTORNEY I
Class Code:
0712-26 Date Established: 05-12-92
Occupational Code:
7-5-5
Date of Last Revision: 6-5-12
BASIC PURPOSE:
To analyze and interpret state statutes and regulations and to determine
procedures for resolving legal and legislative issues affecting state agencies.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Interprets
state statutes and regulations and provides legal analysis and counsel
concerning agency legal issues.
·
Monitors
proposed legislation of bills with potential for agency impact and recommends
appropriate course of legal action.
·
Resolves
legislative problems and responds to legal inquires concerning agency
objectives on policies from the public, legal professionals, advocacy groups,
and state and federal officials.
·
Prepares
cases and appears in court actions involving cases arising in the conduct of
state affairs.
·
Prepares
legal research papers and memoranda.
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill:
Requires skill in recommending routine changes in standardized operating
procedures OR in retrieving, compiling and reporting data according to
established procedures OR in operating complex machines.
Knowledge:
Requires expertise in a highly specialized, technical or professional
discipline to manage or create policy at a system wide administrative level.
Impact:
Requires responsibility for achieving major aspects of long-range agency
objectives by planning short- and long-term organization goals, reviewing
recommendations for procedural changes, and developing or revising program
policies. Errors at this level result in
incorrect decisions at an administrative level, and are detected subsequent to
implementation in an overall evaluation process.
Supervision:
Requires partial supervision of other employees doing work which is
related or similar to the supervisor, including assigning job duties, providing
training, giving instructions and checking work.
Working Conditions:
Requires performing regular job functions under good conditions in a
safe working environment.
Physical Demands:
Requires light work, including continuous walking or operating simple
equipment for extended periods of time as well as occasional strenuous
activities such as reaching or bending.
Communication:
Requires acting as the official representative of the agency, including
explaining and defending current and long-range goals or objectives which
directly affect public policy decisions regarding major state programs and
services.
Complexity:
Requires evaluating a combination of wide-ranging job functions to
determine work procedures, to solve problems, and to reach conclusions by
applying analytical, technical, or scientific thinking. This level also requires planning policies
and long-term strategies, drawing conclusions based on available criteria, and
evaluating the effectiveness of program objectives.
Independent Action:
Requires independent judgment in planning and evaluating work procedures
and in supervising the development of professional, technical and managerial
standards under administrative direction and according to broad departmental
guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
J.D. from a recognized law school.
Experience:
Two years' experience in the practice of law.
License/Certification:
Valid driver’s license and/or access to transportation for statewide
travel.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be an active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and in
Good Standing.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS:
Knowledge of pertinent laws of trial, legal procedures, and methods of
legal research. Ability to prepare legal
cases and briefs and to represent an agency in court proceedings. Ability to render effective decisions and
deal tactfully with the courts, local enforcement officials, state department
heads and the public. Must be willing to
maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as
determined by the agency appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
This class specification is descriptive of general duties and is not
intended to list every specific function of this class title.
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