Legal Director

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop a strategy for selecting and pursuing lawsuits that will advance FOG’s mission, which includes enforcing and protecting the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA), Open Meetings Act (OMA), and The First Amendment.
Identify and litigate cases from initial filing through the appellate process, including amicus briefing, which further FOG’s law reform and enforcement.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

QUALIFICATIONS:
Five or more years of experience as a licensed attorney.
Admitted to practice law in New Mexico.
Significant civil trial court experience required, with a working knowledge of the Inspection of Public Records Act, Open Meetings Act and First Amendment.
Must be a self-starter who is highly motivated, passionate about transparency in government and the First Amendment, well organized with good follow through and an excellent writer and oral communicator.

Other Information/Requirements: 

EQUITY AND INCLUSION:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion throughout the organization and believes strongly in the increased effectiveness that comes from a diverse workforce.

How to Apply: 

Candidates are asked to send a cover letter detailing experience, education and background and a sample legal brief. Please include salary expectations in the cover letter. Early submission of applications is encouraged. Please find the full description at tinyurl.com/legal-job or nmfog.org

Salary Range: 
80,000 - 120,000, depending on experience
Contact Information
Name: 
Shannon Kunkel
Agency/Organization: 
NMFOG
Address: 
2333 Wisconsin St. NE
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87110
Business Phone: 
505-764-3750
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.nmfog.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
May 26 2022
Date to Remove: 
Aug 24 2022

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