Project Attorney - Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & Stalking Legal Helpline

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

This position will have a statewide focus in leveraging NMLA domestic violence advocacy resources and serving as a representative to partner agencies, key stakeholders and clients regarding legal services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. This position is currently funded through 6/30/2019 and will be located in the Albuquerque office.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Candidate is expected to:
• establish and coordinate DV Helpline services
• answer DV helpline questions
• handle cases in family law/domestic violence
• participate in community education and outreach to domestic violence victims, providers and other stakeholders around the state
• train on relevant legal topics
• participate in the recruitment of DV Helpline pro bono and volunteer attorneys
• participate in a public education campaign promoting the Helpline services.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Ideal candidate is a self-starter, requires limited supervision; possesses excellent writing and communication skills. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus, also:
• Advocacy experience in the areas of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking preferred.
• Admitted to the State Bar of New Mexico, or licensed in another state and eligible for admission by reciprocity or for New Mexico limited legal aid license

How to Apply: 

If you are interested, please apply no later than August 31, 2018. Send a current résumé 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.

Contact Information
Name: 
Roberta Edwards
Agency/Organization: 
Merrick Consulting Services
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87113
Business Phone: 
505-917-4558
Email Address: 
[email protected]
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Aug 20 2018
Date to Remove: 
Oct 23 2018

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