Staff Attorney - Statewide Intake, Referral and Advice Unit

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

Interviewing applicants on legal issues, providing legal information, advice, referrals, and brief services such as reviewing legal documents, helping clients fill out legal forms and write simple letters, providing brief advocacy calls on behalf of clients and providing guidance for pro se clients who need help to prepare for a pro se court appearance or strategize the next step in a self-help legal matter. May also be asked to provide initial pleadings or other documents in emergency cases.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

If appropriate, the Intake Attorney will also prepare the client case to be transferred for extended services by an NMLA practice group or specialty unit. Referrals may also be made to NMLA's statewide Volunteer Attorney Program.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Must be a licensed NM attorney, obtain a license in NM through reciprocity, or qualify for a limited license. Candidates sitting for the next NM bar exam are also welcome to apply. Show a passion for working with low income clients with legal problems impacting their housing, economic, and personal security. Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to multitask and manage a high caseloads, computer skills including online workspace and video conferencing.

How to Apply: 

Provide a current resume, three references, and a letter of interest explaining what you would like to accomplish if selected for this position by clicking on this link: https://newmexicolegalaid.isolvedhire.com/jobs/748743.html

Salary Range: 
DOE
Contact Information
Name: 
Lisa Sams
Address: 
505 Marquette NW, #700
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
505-615-8004
Business Fax: 
New Mexico Legal Aid
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.newmexicolegalaid.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Dec 3 2022
Date to Remove: 
Mar 3 2023

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