Staff Attorney - Gallup

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

New Mexico Legal Aid seeks a staff attorney to be based in Gallup, NM. The attorney will handle a variety of cases, especially including family law, but also potentially including housing law, consumer issues, public benefits cases and other issues.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

The attorney will be active in local bar and community activities, and will participate in community education and outreach to eligible clients. Preference to candidates with experience working in Native American communities, especially in Zuni Pueblo or on the Navajo Nation. Current tribal court licensing and/or willingness to take the next available Navajo Nation Bar examination will be a strong plus.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Must be licensed in New Mexico or eligible for admission by examination or licensed in another state and eligible for reciprocity admission or for a New Mexico legal aid providers limited license. Candidates must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, manage a significant caseload and build collaborative relationships within the staff and the community. Must be willing to travel. Proficiency in Spanish, Navajo or Zuni languages is a plus.

How to Apply: 

Read complete description at www.newmexicolegalaid.org Then send a current resume 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. Deadline: September 16, 2016

Contact Information
Name: 
Gloria Molinar, HR Director
Agency/Organization: 
New Mexico Legal Aid
City: 
Gallup
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
505.768.6131
Business Fax: 
505.227.8283
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.newmexicolegalaid.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Aug 24 2016
Date to Remove: 
Sep 16 2016

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