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.
Please send your resume to our Office Manager at pamela.cummings@hcnh.gov
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