Managing Attorney

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

New Mexico Legal Aid is seeking a Managing Attorney for our regional office in Roswell. The position will help lead NMLA’s advocacy efforts throughout southeastern and east central New Mexico, including our branch offices in Hobbs and Clovis.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

The Managing Attorney will supervise and mentor attorneys, paralegals and other staff and volunteers; handle administrative duties; and handle cases as sole counsel or co-counsel for low-income individuals and families in a wide variety of poverty law areas including family law, housing, public benefits, and consumer issues. The Managing Attorney will be active in local bar and community activities.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Requirements: Minimum five years as a licensed attorney; prior experience in administrative and supervisory roles preferred. Must be willing to travel. Must be able to effectively use computer technology. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

How to Apply: 

Send a current resume, three references, and a letter of interest explaining what you would like to accomplish if you are selected for this position to: [email protected]. Salary: DOE, NMLA is an EEO Employer. Application Deadline: December 8th, 2017.

Contact Information
Name: 
Christopher Sanchez, Executive Assistant
Agency/Organization: 
New Mexico Legal Aid
Address: 
PO Box 25486
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87125-5486
Business Phone: 
(505) 243-7871
Business Fax: 
(505) 227-8712
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.newmexicolegalaid.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Nov 16 2017
Date to Remove: 
Dec 11 2017

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