Managing Attorney - Statewide Intake, Referral, Advice Unit

Mielegalaid; Taos (NM); Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Legal Aid is seeking a Managing Attorney for the Statewide Intake, Referral, and Advice Unit. This role, which may be fully remote, involves supervising staff, coordinating services, and ensuring justice for low-income clients across various legal issues. Candidates must be licensed attorneys in New Mexico with experience in administrative roles and a passion for community service.

Benefits

Generous leave

Great work environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a licensed attorney required.
• Admission to practice in New Mexico or ability to qualify for a limited license.
• Prior supervisory experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and mentoring staff attorneys and paralegals.
• Monitoring intake and referral processes.
• Coordinating with NMLA Advocates for client services.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Supervisory skills

Decision-making

Collaboration

Education

Licensed attorney

Tools

Videoconferencing software

Remote communication systems

Job description

Managing Attorney - Statewide Intake, Referral, Advice Unit

Flexible Location in New Mexico

New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans for a variety of legal issues including domestic violence/family law, consumer protection, housing, and benefits. NMLA has locations throughout the state including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Roswell, Silver City, Las Vegas, Taos, and Santa Ana. This position may be fully remote, but you must reside in New Mexico and be able to attend in-person meetings and events.

New Mexico Legal Aid seeks a Managing Attorney for the Statewide Intake, Referral and Advice unit.

For this position, the Managing Attorney will be responsible for:

• Supervising and mentoring the assistant manager, staff attorneys, paralegals, other staff and volunteers;
• Performing administrative duties and working in close collaboration with other members of NMLA's management team;
• Monitoring the intake and referral processes;
• Coordinating with individual NMLA Advocates to provide services involving less than full representation such as: brief advice and counsel self-help assistance, client legal education and other alternative non-litigation service methods.
• Be active in local bar and community activities.
• Participating in community education and outreach to eligible clients.

The Intake Team is fast-paced and requires quick and confident decision-making about the best response that can be given to a client. The position requires an experienced, innovative, and highly motivated person who is passionate about justice and strongly committed to helping NMLA better serve our client community.

Essential Qualifications:

• Experience as a licensed attorney;
• Admission to practice in New Mexico required or ability to qualify for a limited license ;
• Prior experience in administrative and supervisory roles;
• Must be able to effectively use computer technology and remote communications systems, including shared on-line workspaces, web meeting and videoconferencing software, to effectively supervise and co-counsel with staff located in multiple offices;
• Must be able to work effectively with the IRA team;
• Candidates also must possess excellent written and oral communication skills;
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and build collaborative relationships within the staff and the community.
• May require infrequent travel for training and conferences;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Applicants will be subject to a background search. Please do not let this deter you from applying. NMLA is committed to a strong workforce and recognizes that persons with marks on their record may qualify.

To Apply:

https://newmexicolegalaid.org/who-we-are/careers/

NMLA employees enjoy:

• A great work environment.
• Great benefits including generous leave.

NMLA provides comprehensive benefits, holiday and leave packages. For information about NMLA's generous benefits, and what it is like to work at NMLA click her e.

Applicants must submit a current resume and a cover letter in order to be considered. Your cover letter should include the ways in which you satisfy the skills and qualifications specified above and explain your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA. Your application will not be considered unless we receive both of these documents. To apply click here . As an alternative you can email the applicant packet to [e-mail].

Salary: DOE, NMLA is an EEO Employer. Application Deadline: Until filled. Resumes reviewed on a rolling basis. Please refer to website.

Department:

Litigation/Advocacy

Submission Deadline:

8/1/25

Job Location:

New Mexico - Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Roswell, Silver City, Las Vegas, Taos, and Santa Ana Pueblo.