STATE OF
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION:
ATTORNEY IV
Class Code:
0715-32 Date Established: 02-24-93
Occupational Code:
7-5-5
Date of Last Revision: 6-5-12
BASIC PURPOSE:
To administer and coordinate all legal and legislative objectives and
activities for a state agency.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Administers
and coordinates legal activities where the agency is a party in interest, or is
an interested third party.
·
Drafts,
coordinates and monitors legislation which affects the agency to which
assigned.
·
Coordinates
administrative rulemaking process; drafts policy statements and monitors agency
policies.
·
Negotiates
labor management issues for the agency; conducts or monitors administrative or
other hearings.
·
Monitors
compliance with court orders and administrative decisions, and implements
corrective action.
·
Supervises
and coordinates legal staff activities and schedules.
·
Recommends
procedures such as sentencing orders concerning the agency, counsel, and the
court.
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill:
Requires skill in evaluating, planning or integrating analysis of data
to formulate current and long-range solutions, strategies or policies of a
specialized or technical nature.
Knowledge:
Requires expertise in a highly specialized, technical or professional
discipline to manage or create policy at a systemwide 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 delegating supervisory or program responsibilities to
subordinate managers, with overall accountability for hiring employees and
approving program policies. The
supervisor in this position assumes responsibility for an organizational unit,
including developing long-range plans, analyzing staffing requirements, and
formulating systemwide policies and procedures.
Working Conditions:
Requires performing regular job functions in a controlled environment
with minimal exposure to disagreeable job elements and little risk of hazard to
physical or mental health.
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 administrative decision-making in authorizing and monitoring
the implementation of major departmental policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
J.D. from an American Bar Association recognized law school.
Experience:
Six years' experience in the active 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.
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RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS:
Thorough knowledge of judicial procedures and rules. Thorough knowledge of common, statutory and
constitutional laws of the state.
Thorough knowledge of court and legal procedures. Thorough knowledge of legal aspects of public
assistance programs affecting life insurance and property holdings of
applicants and recipients. Ability to
prepare legal pleadings, briefs and memoranda.
Ability to perform legal research.
Ability to render effective decisions and deal tactfully with the
courts, law 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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