City Prosecutor

Salary : $114,358.40 - $136,032.00 Annually
Location : Prosecutors Office, Commercial St, Concord, NH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2027-13
Department: Legal
Opening Date: 09/04/2026

Description
The City of Concord is recruiting a City Prosecutor to supervise and lead the City Prosecutor's Office, consisting of 4 Assistant City Prosecutors and support staff. This position involves prosecuting and supervising prosecutions of criminal cases for numerous police departments, including Concord Police, in the 6th Circuit Court - Concord District Division. Candidates should be highly motivated & experienced in the prosecution of criminal complaints, have office management experience, and the ability to render advice on criminal law to the police department. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to coordinate with the Merrimack County Attorney's Office, ensure office compliance with discovery obligations and obligations under the NH Victim's Bill of Rights, and remain up-to-date on changes to the law in addition to other responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications: Juris doctorate, and, 5 years of experience as an attorney. Must be a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association.
Starting Salary Range: $114,358.40 to 136,032 DOQ, with a competitive flexible benefits package, including payment of NH Bar dues and CLE requirements
Instructions for Applying: Submit cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department via The position will remain open until filled. For more information visit or call (603) 225- 8535, or TTY at 1-800-735-2964 or 7-1-1.
Job Summary
Performs highly responsible professional work of a legal nature in the prosecution of complaints in the District Court; may include research, all aspects of litigation, policy review, and general legal advice regarding current issues under consideration by the city. Includes supervision and evaluation of legal and clerical staff.

Examples of Duties
Reviews and analyzes criminal cases to determine whether charges should be filed with the court; determines grade of offense.

Reviews bail facts and presentation of state's position to determine whether defendants should be released from jail, and under what supervision and constraints.

Reviews search warrants to determine probable cause and suitability for submission to judge.

Tries criminal cases, both bench and jury trials where indicated.

Prepares cases for trial; reviews facts, evidence, and law.

Edits charging documents for technical compliance with laws, facts, and procedures.

Makes sentencing recommendations to the court.

Supervises assistant prosecutors, including case assignments; provides guidance regarding case disposition and department policy.

Supervises clerical staff.

Evaluates clerical staff's and Assistant Prosecutors' job performance.

Supervises police witness activity in court

Reviews cases filed by assistant prosecutors; trains assistant prosecutors; ensures compliance with legal education requirements.

Advises police officers and investigators concerning criminal and evidentiary procedures; trains police officers on criminal law and procedures.

Coordinates trial dockets and case schedules with the Clerk of Court; coordinates trial schedules with related police departments.

Advises public administrators on criminal law and generally applicable legal concepts, rules, and procedures.

Reviews Concord Police Department internal investigations for appropriateness of criminal prosecution.

Coordinates prosecution activities with Merrimack County Attorney, New Hampshire Attorney General's Office, US Attorney's Office, and with state agencies.

Negotiates case dispositions with defense attorneys.

Negotiates with state public defender administrators regarding inter-office procedures.

Studies statutes and case law.

Writes legal motions and briefs.

Handles civil cases assigned by the City Solicitor.

Drafts and reviews city ordinances as assigned.

Supervises victim/witness coordinator.

Consults with state Attorney General's office.

Negotiates with client towns regarding fees for the provision of prosecution services.

Consults with Finance Department regarding collections issues.

Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Juris Doctorate; and
Five of progressively responsible experience; or
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.
Licenses and Certifications:
Member of the State Bar Association
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
Local government legislative process.
State and federal laws relating to local government operations.
Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report presentation.
Principles and practices of litigation procedures.
Skill in:
Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.

Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks and to understand, interpret, and communicate complicated policies, procedures, and protocols.
Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Mental and Physical Abilities to:

Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Independently assimilate facts and draw sound conclusions.
Speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions.
Read, analyze, and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
Write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Interpret a variety of technical instructions with abstract and/or concrete variables.
Perform duties while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.
Occasionally lift light objects.
Working conditions:
The work is typically conducted in an office or in a courtroom.

Our organization is committed to ensuring fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, age, religion or other social identities in accordance with state and federal law. We recognize that each individual brings a unique perspective that is informed by their life experience and identity. Our organization is committed to recruiting and retaining the best qualified individuals based on a holistic review of their knowledge, skills, experience, understanding, communication and abilities.
City of Concord
Human Resources Department
Benefits Summary

BENEFLEX PROGRAM SUMMARY (Effective July 1, 2025)
Employee compensation consists of two parts - direct wages and benefits. The City of Concord provides a "flexible benefit plan" or "cafeteria benefit plan" known as "BENEFLEX". This plan offers a range of benefit choices in the areas of: Health Plans, a Dental Plan, Life Insurance, a Medical Flexible Spending Account, a Dependent Care Reimbursement Account as well as Accident/Sickness (Disability) Plans.
The City provides each full-time employee with benefit dollars, subject to annual City Council appropriation, for use in purchasing both medical and dental benefits, based on Federal eligibility guidelines. The exception to the Federal eligibility guideline falls under Healthcare Reform's Affordable Care Act with regard to adult dependent children between the ages of 19-26. The Affordable Care Act requires employers offering dependent coverage to cover adult children between the ages of 19-26, regardless of student status. Selection of additional benefits, such as a medical plan with a more expensive premium, flexible spending accounts or increased life insurance, may be paid for through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis. If there is money left over from an employee's benefit dollars after benefit selection, it is treated as taxable income. Benefits take effect on the first of the month following hire date. An orientation/enrollment session with a full explanation of the Beneflex plan and its options is held once each month for new employees or as needed when new employees arrive.
Because of the tax implications, this type of a benefit program is governed by Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. The Beneflex "Plan Year" is July 1 through June 30. After initial new employee enrollment, changes in benefit selections are only allowed during the group re-opening period just prior to each plan year, within 30 days of a birth, adoption, death, marriage, divorce, a change in the employment status of the employee or employee's spouse or within 60 days of a loss of Medicaid coverage or loss of coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Wellness Program
The City of Concord continuously strives to offer comprehensive, responsive, and flexible health benefit plans and programs. All full-time employees and City-insured spouses are eligible to participate in the City's Wellness Program.

In partnership with its insurers, the City of Concord is pleased to offer employees a unique opportunity to improve their overall health and create a healthier lifestyle utilizing an online platform. The City provides dollars ("wellpoints"), which can be used to offset the employee share of health insurance premiums. Wellpoints are earned for your participation in:

• Benefit education sessions
• Health Questionnaires (every other year)
• Various health or fitness challenges
• Various health or wellness related educational programs
• Physical exercise activities
• On or off-site health screenings

Wellpoints earned the previous Wellness year (June through May) will be awarded at the end of May. If an employee does not need the additional wellpoints to purchase medical insurance, they may be used for other aspects of the Beneflex program or just received as cashback in their paychecks.

Research has clearly shown that promoting health and fitness at the workplace and at home helps employees reduce the rate of premium increases and related health insurance costs, improve overall participant health, reduce stress levels, and become wiser health care consumers. The potential value of wellness programs to employers is just as impressive, with results such as reduced absenteeism, lower healthcare costs, improved employee morale, reduced employee turnover, better customer service, and enhanced employee recruitment. It is a win-win situation for everyone and it is fun!

Current Options Available Under Beneflex Program Include:

Health Care Plans
Three plans are available through Harvard Pilgrim:

• Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare HMO 500 ($25 copay)
• Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare Elevate Health (T1-$25 copay/T2-Deductible then 20% coinsurance)
• Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare HMO High-Deductible HSA ($2000/$4000 Deductible)

Dental Insurance Plan
One plan is available through Delta Dental:
Provides full coverage on certain diagnostic and preventive services, and limited coverage on certain restorative, prosthodontic (bridges, crowns, etc.), surgical, endodontic, periodontic, orthodontic coverage, and emergency services.

Vision Insurance Plan
One plan is available through Delta Vision:
Provides coverage on a wide range of services (routine eye exams, glasses, contact fittings, evaluations and lenses) and offers additional savings on non-prescription sunglasses and laser vision correction. This plan is voluntary and is available through a post-tax payroll deduction.

Life Insurance Plans
Core coverage offered through UNUM with a benefit equal to one year's base salary (up to a $150,000 max) is funded by the City. Employees may upgrade in $1,000 increments with a minimum of $10,000 up to a maximum of $500,000 by funding the premium difference themselves. Additionally, employees are able to purchase spousal life insurance in $5,000 increments up to a maximum equal to the employee coverage, not to exceed $500,000 and/or child life insurance coverage in $2,000 increments up to $10,000.

Income Protection Plans
The Income Protection Plan is provided at no cost and includes a sick leave program, Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance. The Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance is offered through UNUM and provides employees with a portion of their income when out of work for a non-work related injury or an illness beyond an initial elimination period.
NH Paid Family & Medical Leave (NH PFML)
Provides a 60% wage replacement (up to the social security wage cap) for up to six weeks per year (after an initial 7-day elimination period) for absences from work for covered common life events such as:

• An employee's own serious health condition when disability coverage does not apply
• An employee to bond with a child during the first year of birth, including placement for adoption or fostering
• An employee to care for a family m ember with a serious health condition
• Any qualifying urgent demand or need arising out of the fact that the employee's spouse, child or parent is a covered military member on covered active duty
• An employee to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness if the employee is the service member's spouse, child, parent or next of kin

NH PFML will run concurrently with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when the employee qualifies for both programs. If the employee is eligible for workers compensation, they will not qualify for PFML benefits for this same event. If the employee qualifies for Short-Term Disability, they will not qualify for PFML benefits for the same days absent. This leave can be used intermittently.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)*