Managing Attorney-Statewide Intake, Referral and Advice Unit

New Mexico Legal Aid; New Mexico; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Legal Aid seeks a Managing Attorney for the Statewide Intake, Referral, and Advice unit. This role involves supervising legal staff, coordinating services, and engaging with the community to provide legal assistance to low-income individuals. Candidates must have strong communication skills and a background in law, specifically concerning domestic violence and family law.

Benefits

Great work environment

Generous leave

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience as a licensed attorney. Must be admitted to practice in New Mexico.
• Prior experience in administrative and supervisory roles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and mentoring assistant manager, staff attorneys, and volunteers.
• Monitoring the intake and referral processes.
• Participating in community education and outreach activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-Making

Education

Licensed Attorney

Tools

Computer Technology

Videoconferencing Software

Job description

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.

NMLA employees enjoy:

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

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 here.

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.

Applicants will be subject to a background check. 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 still be able to perform admirably.