Public Defender Fellow (Pre-Bar)

Nigel Wright Consultancy Ltd (UK); New Mexico; On-site; USD 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Offices of the Public Defender in New Mexico seeks a Limited Practitioner to bridge the gap between law school and bar admission. This role offers pre-graduation hires with training, eventual move to a Public Defender Attorney position, and a pathway to full credentialed practice.

The position requires ABA-accredited law school attendance (2 years minimum), admission to a state bar, and eligibility to work in the U.S. Visa sponsorship is not available; multilingual applicants are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Completion of a minimum of two years in an ABA-accredited law school.
• Employment eligibility to work in the U.S. is required; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and handling administrative tasks.
• Attend court hearings, trials, and client meetings to support attorneys.
• Help with case preparation, including reviewing discovery, drafting motions, and organizing case files.
• Limited Practitioners may also accompany attorneys to court hearings and participate in training.
• Under supervision, compile and manage case materials and deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting motions

Case preparation

Court hearings

Education

ABA accredited law school (2 years)

Job description

Law Offices of the Public Defender in New Mexico seeks a Limited Practitioner to bridge the gap between law school and bar admission. This role offers pre-graduation hires with training, eventual move to a Public Defender Attorney position, and a pathway to full credentialed practice.

The position requires ABA-accredited law school attendance (2 years minimum), admission to a state bar, and eligibility to work in the U.S. Visa sponsorship is not available; multilingual applicants are a plus.