Entry-Level ADA: Prosecution, Trials & Growth

New Mexico Admin Office of the District Attorneys; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

New Mexico Admin Office of the District Attorneys is seeking an entry-level attorney to prosecute misdemeanors and lower felony cases, including DWIs and bad checks. The role involves legal research, assisting trial teams, and performing related duties under supervision.

A J.D. degree and current license to practice law in New Mexico are required; preferred candidates have up to one year of legal experience and can work collaboratively across agencies.

Qualifications

• J. D. degree and current license to practice law in New Mexico.
• Legal experience totaling at least 1 year (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prosecute misdemeanors and lower level felony cases (e.g., DWIs, bad checks).
• Perform legal research for felony cases for higher level Attorneys.
• Assist trial teams and perform non-prosecution duties as assigned.

Skills

Criminal prosecution

Rules of evidence

Rules of criminal procedure

Public relations

Organization

Basic computer skills

Draft legal documents

Interagency collaboration

Effective communication

Legal research

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

New Mexico Admin Office of the District Attorneys is seeking an entry-level attorney to prosecute misdemeanors and lower felony cases, including DWIs and bad checks. The role involves legal research, assisting trial teams, and performing related duties under supervision.

A J.D. degree and current license to practice law in New Mexico are required; preferred candidates have up to one year of legal experience and can work collaboratively across agencies.