LEGAL AIDE INTERN

State of New Hampshire Job Posting Office of the Advocate for Special Education 107 PLeasant Street, Concord, NH 03301 LEGAL

AIDE INTERN

Position #

TMPPT6588

The starting hourly pay for this position is $19.96 - $26.41 The State of New Hampshire, Office of the Advocate for Special Education has a part-time temporary vacancy for Legal Aide Intern.

SUMMARY:

Performs legal duties and diverse research and reporting duties associated with achieving the objectives of the Office of the Advocate for Special Education.

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 and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 3 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in legal studies, business administration, political science, or a related field.

License/Certification:

Valid driver's license or access to transportation

Other Requirements:

None Trainee Option:

Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of the Federal and State laws applicable to the Advocate for Special Education, child welfare, juvenile justice, and children's services. Knowledge of legal terminology. General knowledge of child development. Willingness to expand knowledge about trauma informed care, child development psychology, and the history and current status of child welfare. Experience observing and collecting facts and evidence, conducting legal research, and applying statutory law to individual cases. Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In-Band Advancement Available:

Yes No Broad Group Level Advancement Available:

Yes No

RESPONSIBILITIES

Compiles information from children's records, service contracts, agency policy and procedure, and statutes for use in preparation of legal case and system reviews. Researches child-related scientific and professional literature for use in legal case and system reviews. Prepares correspondence for the purpose of requesting and obtaining review data. Interviews prospective witnesses to obtain and develop evidence and facts to evaluate service delivery and incidents. Accurately enters data into records management and data tracking systems. Synthesizes and summarizes data in draft case and system reviews or legal briefings. Reviews complaints by the public, agency personnel and other constituents concerning alleged violations. Provides general information about child-serving systems to constituents. Collects and maintains document control and organization of legal case files. Recognizing that everyone we come into contact with is a customer, treats all with courtesy, respect and professionalism, striving to exceed customer service expectations.

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. For further information please contact Timothy Lenihan at 603-840-8483 or timothy.d.lenihan@ase.nh.gov

EOE TDD Access:

Relay NH 1-800-735-2964