Staff Attorney - Hobbs

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

The attorney will handle a variety of cases in Hobbs and Lea County in southeastern New Mexico. 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: 

The attorney also will be part of an innovative partnership between New Mexico Legal Aid and Legal Aid of Northwest Texas to build a regional advocacy team that will include attorneys based in Roswell NM and in Odessa-Midland TX as well as in Hobbs. The project will focus on common issues, cases and individual clients from Hobbs and nearby Texas communities.

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 possess excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and manage a significant caseload. Must be willing to travel. Proficiency in Spanish is a strong plus.

How to Apply: 

This position is located in Hobbs, NM. 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: August 31, 2018

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: 
Jul 18 2018
Date to Remove: 
Oct 23 2018

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