Director - Native American Program

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

New Mexico Legal Aid is seeking a Director for its Native American Program. The Native American Program (NAP) provides free legal services to low-income Native Americans living on or near the nineteen (19) Pueblos, and outreach and community education to the community of the Mescalero Apache Nation. NAP is funded by the Legal Services Corporation and is part of New Mexico Legal Aid's statewide program.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

NAP is located within the Santa Ana Pueblo lands; approximately 40 miles from Santa Fe and 15 minutes from Albuquerque. Attorneys with experience working with tribal communities and/or who speak Keres are encouraged to apply.

Other Information/Requirements: 

• Indian and Tribal law experience working in tribal communities, preferably Pueblo Communities.
• Experience as an attorney, some of which should include practice in tribal courts.
• Prior Experience in administrative and supervisory roles is preferred.

How to Apply: 

Provide a current resume and a cover letter. Your application will not be considered unless we receive both of these documents. As an alternative, you can email the applicant packet to [email protected].

Salary Range: 
$100,000-120,000
Contact Information
Name: 
New Mexico Legal Aid
Agency/Organization: 
NMLA
Address: 
700
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
8335454357
Business Fax: 
5052162997
Email Address: 
[email protected]
newmexicolegalaid.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Jun 17 2025
Date to Remove: 
Sep 15 2025

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