Entry-Level Prosecuting Attorney: Prosecution & Impact

New Mexico Administrative Office of the District Attorneys; Farmington (NM); Presencial; USD 76.000 - 124.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive health

basic and supplemental life insurance

employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

disability benefits

paid annual

sick and holiday leave

State of NM employee retirement

Descripción de la vacante

New Mexico Administrative Office of the District Attorneys is seeking an entry-level attorney to prosecute criminal and non-criminal matters, primarily misdemeanors and lower-level felonies, in office and courtroom settings. You will perform research for felony cases, assist trial teams, and coordinate with law enforcement at crime scenes.

The role requires a J.D. degree and an active New Mexico license, with supervision and gradual independence over three years.

Formación

• Requires J.D. degree and current license to practice law in New Mexico.
• Entry-level attorney position with expected progression within three years.
• Prosecution of misdemeanors and lower-level felonies with supervision.

Responsabilidades

• Prosecute misdemeanors and lower felonies; handle research for felony cases.
• Assist trial teams; work with law enforcement at crime scenes.
• Perform community outreach; participate in boards and task forces.
• May be required to take on-call rotations; other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Criminal prosecution

Rules of evidence

Criminal procedure

Public relations

Organization

Drafting legal documents

Research & analysis

Independent work

Educación

J.D. degree

Active NM license to practice law

Herramientas

Basic computer skills

Descripción del empleo

New Mexico Administrative Office of the District Attorneys is seeking an entry-level attorney to prosecute criminal and non-criminal matters, primarily misdemeanors and lower-level felonies, in office and courtroom settings. You will perform research for felony cases, assist trial teams, and coordinate with law enforcement at crime scenes.

The role requires a J.D. degree and an active New Mexico license, with supervision and gradual independence over three years.