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SalaryState of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Labor
Workers Compensation Bureau
95 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
Hearings Bureau Secretary
$15.62/HR - $20.39/HR
Position # 19281
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Labor, Workers Compensation Bureau has a full-time vacancy for Legal Secretary II.
Summary:
Provide legal secretarial support to the Hearings Bureau at the Department of Labor by typing and transcribing legal documents, decisions, correspondences, and legal orders.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced below! See Per 405.1 .
18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree
36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree
54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Three years of experience in a secretarial position, including experience in a legal office or an area which provided experience with legal terminology.
License/Certification: None required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of modern office equipment and methods of operation. Knowledge of English usage and legal terminology. Knowledge of office methods, policies and procedures. Knowledge of law library filing systems. Skill in transcribing dictation, including legal terminology. Skill in typing accurately and rapidly. Ability to compose correspondence in acceptable form from general instructions. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees, lawyers and the public. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a 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 classification.
Responsibilities:
• Take dictation, edit and draft legal decisions, correspondence and orders on behalf of Hearings Officers and Attorneys.
• Draft correspondences and proofread decisions to produce court-ready legal documents and correspondences.
• Set up and maintain Hearing Officer date books and files to ensure statutory deadlines are met and documentation is maintained.
• Coordinate problem resolution between the hearings bureau and the scheduling departments concerning hearings.
• Maintain tracking sheets and hearing decision log data sheets to review workflow, prioritize decisions and assure the statutory guidelines are met.
• Maintain the secretarial policy handbook and orient staff on Bureau practices and policies to assist in the training of new secretarial staff.
Disclaimer Statement : 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 classification.
For further information please contact Mikayla Moser, Supervisor, Hearings Bureau, at mikayla.m.moser@dol.nh.gov or 603-271-6291.
- 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 is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.
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: 13.85% of pay
Other Benefits:
* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:
https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx
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TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
