Closing Date: 3rd April, 2026
Description:
The State of New Hampshire, Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, General Counsel Division has a full-time vacancy for 23-1010 Lawyers-4.Summary:
To administer and coordinate all legal and legislative objectives and actions for the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC).
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: Equivalent combination of 12.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must include law, litigation, legal proceedings or related field.
License/Certification: Valid driver's license
Other Requirements: Must be an active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and in Good Standing.
Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 11.5+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in ‘trainee status' for this position.
Preferred Qualifications: Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association recognized law school.
After-Hire Requirements: None
Career Advancement Opportunities:
In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No Criteria:
- Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No Criteria:
- 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.
When Applicable, the Work of An Employee in Trainee Status in This Position Shall Be Overseen by A Fully Qualified Individual. an Employee in Trainee Status Shall Meet the Minimum Qualifications Within the Period of Time Specified on The Sjd, Not to Exceed One Year of Being Hired Into This Position.
Responsibilities:
Administers and Coordinates All Legal Activities Impacting the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (oplc) and The Boards, Councils, and Commissions Within Oplc, Including the Provision of Legal Advice, the Coordination of Adjudicatory Hearings, and Rulemaking. Works with The New Hampshire Department of Justice on Legal Matters as Needed.
Drafts, Coordinates, and Monitors Legislation Impacting the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (oplc) or The Boards, Councils, and Commissions Within Oplc. Seeks Sponsorship of Legislation. Provides Regular Reports to Oplc's Leadership Team Regarding the Status of Legislation. Fields Inquiries from Stakeholders and Members of The General Court Regarding Oplc's Position on Proposed Legislation. Attends Legislative Hearings and Testifies Before the General Court as Representative of Oplc.
Coordinates Administrative Rulemaking Process. Supervises Attorneys and Staff to Assist Oplc and Boards, Councils, and Commissions in Promulgating Rules. Monitors the Progress of Rulemaking for Oplc and The Boards, Councils, and Commissions Within Oplc to Ensure Rulemaking Is Conducted in A Timely Fashion in Accordance with Deadlines. Tracks Rulemaking Activities and The Expiration of Agency and Board Rules.
Advises Oplc Regarding Personnel Matters to Ensure Compliance with State and Federal Law, as Well as The Applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Represent Oplc at Hearings Before the Personnel Appeals Board.
Manages Responses to Right-To-Know Requests. Oversees Agency Action in Lawsuits and Legal Proceedings, Including Criminal Matters and Appeals. Conducts Legal Programs and Initiatives to Ensure Efficiency and Consistency in Application of Agency Objectives and Recommends Corrective Action.
Supervises and Coordinates Legal Staff Activities and Schedules, Including Disciplining Employees, Solving Personnel Problems, Developing Work Methods and Writing Evaluations. Oversee Staff Training in Compliance with State and Federal Law.
Serves as An Advisor to The Oplc Senior Management Team by Effectively Communicating Legal Advice. Serves as Hearings Officer at Agency Administrative Hearings as Required by The Executive Director. Prepares Legal Hearings Orders and Decisions. Reviews Documents, Contracts, and Relevant Issues on Behalf of Oplc.
Recommends Policies and Procedures to Implement Statutory and Regulatory Requirements. Oversees the Development of Policies and Procedures. Represents Oplc at State and Out of State Conferences and Seminars and Prepares and Presents Legal Training and Presentations as Required.
For Further Information Please Contact Deanna Jurius, Executive Director at Deanna.E.Jurius@oplc.Nh.Gov or 603-271-6985.
Total Compensation Information
The State of Nh Total Compensation Package Features an Outstanding Set of Employee Benefits, Including:
Hmo or Pos Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The Actual Value of State-Paid Health Benefits and The Amount of Employee Health Benefit Contributions May Vary Depending on The Type of Plan Selected and The Bargaining Unit with Which a Position Is Associated.
See This Link for Details on State-Paid Health Benefits:
Https://www.Das.Nh.Gov/hr/benefits.Aspx
Value of State's Share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of Pay
