Staff Attorney in Hobbs

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

Handle a variety of cases in Hobbs and Lea County in southeastern NM. Case work will include family law, housing law, consumer issues, public benefits cases and other issues. The attorney will be active in local bar and community activities, and will participate in community education and outreach to eligible clients.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Join a partnership between NMLA and Legal Aid of Northwest Texas to build a regional advocacy team of attorneys based in Roswell NM and in Odessa-Midland TX. The project aims to create a replicable model for building collaborative regional capacities for litigation and community advocacy in rural communities divided by state borders. See our website for details.

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. Dual licensing in New Mexico and Texas is a plus. Must be willing to travel. Proficiency in Spanish is a strong plus.

How to Apply: 

Read full job description at our website. 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.

Contact Information
Name: 
Gloria Molinar, HR Director
Agency/Organization: 
New Mexico Legal Aid
City: 
Hobbs
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
505.768.6131
Business Fax: 
505.227.8283
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Sep 13 2016
Date to Remove: 
Oct 10 2016

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