NMLA Staff Attorney (Las Cruces)

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

The Staff Attorney will handle cases for low-income individuals and families in a wide variety of poverty law areas including family law, housing, public benefits, and consumer issues. The Staff Attorney will be active in local bar and community activities. The work will include participating in community education and outreach to eligible clients.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

The Staff Attorney also will handle a significant caseload to assist domestic violence victims, which may include an opportunity to be involved in outreach and case handling for NMLA’s statewide Victims of Crime Act project and LGBTQ+ Legal Access Project, “Safe to Be You!,“ which provides holistic civil legal services to LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic violence.

Other Information/Requirements: 

At least three years’ experience as a licensed attorney preferred but will consider exceptionally well qualified entry level candidates. Must be licensed in New Mexico, or eligible for licensing by reciprocity, limited legal aid providers licensing, or by sitting for the next available New Mexico bar examination. Must be willing to travel. Must be able to effectively use computer technology. Proficiency in Spanish or New Mexico tribal languages is a plus.

How to Apply: 

Please visit www.NewMexicoLegalAid.org for the full job position ad. Send a current resume, and a letter of interest explaining what you would like to accomplish if you are selected for either position to: [email protected].

Contact Information
Name: 
Christopher Sanchez
Agency/Organization: 
New Mexico Legal Aid
Address: 
301 Gold Ave SW
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
505-768-6131
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.newmexicolegalaid.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Feb 19 2020
Date to Remove: 
Jun 30 2020

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