Appellate Criminal Counsel (ASG)

New Mexico Department of Justice; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours leave at start

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Justice, Office of the Solicitor General, seeks Assistant Solicitors General to represent the State in criminal appellate proceedings. Candidates research issues, write persuasively, and argue in court; duties include drafting appellate briefs, and may work on writs and detention appeals.

Must manage a heavy caseload and meet deadlines while advising prosecutors and serving on committees.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate legal training required.
• Ability to research complex criminal appellate issues.

Responsibilities

• Research legal issues, write persuasive briefs, and argue in court.
• Draft appellate briefs and may handle writs and expedited detainee appeals.
• Manage caseload and meet deadlines; advise prosecutors on appellate strategy.
• Serve on state and national committees and present at conferences.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

New Mexico Department of Justice, Office of the Solicitor General, seeks Assistant Solicitors General to represent the State in criminal appellate proceedings. Candidates research issues, write persuasively, and argue in court; duties include drafting appellate briefs, and may work on writs and detention appeals.

Must manage a heavy caseload and meet deadlines while advising prosecutors and serving on committees.