Assistant District Attorney- SF

Trakstar; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

PTO

Job summary

Trakstar is seeking an attorney in Santa Fe, NM to prosecute criminal and non-criminal cases. The role involves handling misdemeanors and lower level felonies, performing legal research for felonies, and assisting trial teams. Travel and courtroom duties may be required.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. and must be licensed to practice law in New Mexico, with preferred one year of legal experience. Part-time and remote options are available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of criminal prosecution, evidence and procedure rules.
• Ability to draft legal documents and perform legal research.
• Ability to communicate effectively with agencies and the public.

Responsibilities

• Prosecutes misdemeanors and lower level felonies; conducts legal research for felonies.
• Assists trial teams and handles court appearances; performs related duties.
• Work under supervision; engage in case strategy and plea negotiations as needed.

Skills

Criminal prosecution

Evidence rules

Legal research

Effective communication

Draft legal documents

Public relations

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Purpose

This position provides for the prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases.

Supervision

Incumbent receives general to intensive supervision as needed from the assigned supervisor.

Examples of Work Performed:

Incumbent handles a variety of misdemeanors and lower level felony cases, such as DWIs and bad checkcases; does legal research for felony cases for higher level Attorneys; assists in trial teams; performsnon-prosecution duties as assigned and performs other related job duties. Felony work is performedunder supervision.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This an entry level position of the attorney series. The incumbent is expected to become fully effective in this position within three years.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in office and courtroom environments. Physical effort and travel may be required.Incumbent may be required to work under stressful situations and/or conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This position requires basic knowledge and skills in the areas of criminal prosecution, rules of evidenceand rules of criminal procedure; public relations; organization; basic computer skills; ability to draft legaldocuments; ability to work effectively with other criminal justice agencies; ability to communicateeffectively; ability to research and analyze information and situations. This position worksindependently and makes decisions within guidelines which include decisions to dismiss, proceed to trialor negotiate plea agreements. Seeks guidance from assigned supervisor and/or higher level attorneys.

Requirements

J. D. degree and current license to practice law in New Mexico.

Preferred Qualifications:

Legal experience totaling up to at least one (1) year.

• part-time and remote options are available

Salary Range: $72,301-$90,377

Benefits include: Retirement, VIsion, Dental, Health, PTO