Entry-Level Prosecutor — Remote & Part-Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Vision

Dental

Health

PTO

Job summary

New Mexico Administrative Office of the District Attorneys is seeking an entry-level attorney to prosecute criminal and non-criminal cases in Santa Fe. The role involves handling misdemeanors and lower-level felonies, performing legal research, and assisting trial teams.

Juris Doctor degree and active New Mexico license are required. The incumbent will work under supervision, draft legal documents, and interact with other criminal justice agencies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Handle misdemeanors and lower level felony cases, such as DWIs and bad check cases.
• Perform legal research for felony cases for higher level Attorneys; assist in trial teams.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and participate in trial preparation as needed.

Skills

Criminal prosecution knowledge

Rules of evidence

Rules of criminal procedure

Legal research

Draft legal documents

Communication

Work independently

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

New Mexico Administrative Office of the District Attorneys is seeking an entry-level attorney to prosecute criminal and non-criminal cases in Santa Fe. The role involves handling misdemeanors and lower-level felonies, performing legal research, and assisting trial teams.

Juris Doctor degree and active New Mexico license are required. The incumbent will work under supervision, draft legal documents, and interact with other criminal justice agencies.