Attorney I (Prosecutor) – City Solicitor

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Juris Doctorate degree; and
• Some experience in municipal law operations, including some prosecutorial experience.

• Admission to the New Hampshire Bar and in good standing.
• New Hampshire driver's license or access to transportation.

Provides professional legal representation for the City of Manchester; performs directly related work as required.

Examples of Essential Work

• Prosecutes criminal cases as necessary and appropriate;
• Prosecutes traffic violations, zoning violations and comparable cases in the courts;
• Prosecutes misdemeanor cases of the highest level of complexity;
• Represents the City in pre-trial conferences, including research and negotiation with all parties involved;
• Prepares cases for trial, examining law and evidence subject to review and assistance by a superior;
• Interviews police officers, inspectors or other parties presenting evidence for the City to ascertain that evidence is complete and adequate for presentation in court;
• Discusses case results with other City Attorneys to evaluate and improve performance for future work;
• Interviews complainants to determine whether or not there are sufficient grounds to bring suit under City ordinances or under State law for misdemeanors committed within the City limits;
• Studies City, State, Federal and general municipal law for information and precedents bearing on City legal problems;
• Researches legal opinions, memoranda and data for the guidance of the City Departments;
• Researches, prepares, and compiles proposed ordinances and resolutions and proposed amendments to existing ordinances;
• Provides legal advice to City officials and departments; and more.