Staff Attorney, Santa Fe, NM

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

New Mexico Legal Aid is seeking a Staff Attorney for our regional office in Santa Fe. The Staff Attorney will represent clients throughout northern New Mexico, including in Santa Fe, Las Vegas, Taos, Espanola and other surrounding communities.

Additional 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; and recruitment of and collaboration with pro bono attorneys.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Three years’ experience as a licensed attorney preferred. Must be willing to travel. Candidates also must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, manage a caseload and build collaborative relationships within the staff and the community. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

How to Apply: 

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. Application Deadline: November 26, 2018.

Contact Information
Name: 
Roberta Edwards
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
505-917-4558
Email Address: 
[email protected]
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Nov 6 2018
Date to Remove: 
Nov 26 2018

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