Public Defender Limited Practitioner — Law Student/Recent Grad

City of Santa Fe Springs; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical program for retirees

Job summary

Law Offices of the Public Defender in New Mexico is seeking a Limited Practitioner to bridge the gap between law school and bar admission. The role offers training while providing holistic representation and potential transition to a public defender attorney position based on performance.

Qualified candidates are typically 3L students or recent graduates with at least two years in an ABA-accredited program, and must be eligible to work in the U.S. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a minimum of at least two years in an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and handling administrative tasks.
• Attend court hearings, trials, and client meetings to provide support to attorneys.
• Help with case preparation, including reviewing discovery, drafting motions, and organizing case files.
• Limited Practitioners are typically third year law students or recent law school graduates gaining practical experience.

Education

Two years in ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Law Offices of the Public Defender in New Mexico is seeking a Limited Practitioner to bridge the gap between law school and bar admission. The role offers training while providing holistic representation and potential transition to a public defender attorney position based on performance.

Qualified candidates are typically 3L students or recent graduates with at least two years in an ABA-accredited program, and must be eligible to work in the U.S. A valid driver’s license is required.