Judicial Attorney Associate - Civil & Appellate Research

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 99,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court seeks an Attorney Associate to support the judiciary in Albuquerque, NM. Under general direction, you review cases, provide legal advice, draft memoranda, opinions, and recommended dispositions for review by the court.

The role demands strong legal research and writing skills, the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle high volumes of motion practice. Finalists undergo background checks.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a law school meeting ABA standards with a license to practice in NM.
• Three years of experience in applicable law or as a law clerk.
• Knowledge of US and NM constitutions, federal and NM law, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Draft recommendations and proposed dispositions, memoranda opinions, and orders for review.
• Screen pro se petitions for jurisdictional and procedural prerequisites.
• Respond to correspondence from litigants, inmates, attorneys, and the public.
• Assist in resolving appeals by reviewing motions and briefs.
• Draft calendar recommendations, notices, orders, and opinions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

Court case management systems

Job description

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court seeks an Attorney Associate to support the judiciary in Albuquerque, NM. Under general direction, you review cases, provide legal advice, draft memoranda, opinions, and recommended dispositions for review by the court.

The role demands strong legal research and writing skills, the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle high volumes of motion practice. Finalists undergo background checks.