LEGAL AIDE INTERN (Job ID 51653)
LEGAL AIDE INTERN (Job ID 51653**)Location: US: NH: CONCORDOccupation Category: 23-0000 Legal OccupationsEmployment Type: PART-TIMEPost Date: 05/12/2026 Close Date: 06/12/2026Salary: 19.960-26.410 USDDescriptionState of New Hampshire Job PostingOffice of the Advocate for Special Education107 PLeasant Street, Concord, NH 03301**LEGAL AIDE INTERN**Position #TMPPT6588The starting hourly pay for this position is $19.96 - $26.41The State of New Hampshire, Office of the Advocate for Special Education has a part-time temporary vacancy for Legal Aide Intern.SummaryPerforms 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 QualificationsEducation/Experience:** Associate 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 drivers license or access to transportationOther Requirements:** None**Trainee Option:** Not applicablePreferred Qualifications Knowledge of the Federal and State laws applicable to the Advocate for Special Education, child welfare, juvenile justice, and childrens 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**: NoneCareer Advancement OpportunitiesIn-Band Advancement Available: NoBroad Group Level Advancement Available: NoResponsibilities Compiles information from childrens records, service contracts, agency policy and procedure, and statutes for use in preparation of legal case and system reviews. Research 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.DisclaimersThe 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.govEOETDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964