Remote Criminal Defense Attorney | Public Defender

State of New Mexico; Santa Fe (NM); Remote; USD 52,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Teleworking

Job summary

State of New Mexico's Law Offices of the Public Defender seeks attorneys at PD2–PD4 levels to represent indigent clients in juvenile and adult cases across litigation, appeals, counsel, and research. Positions offer flexible work arrangements including telework, with classification determined at hire based on qualifications and agency needs.

Roles cover misdemeanors through higher felonies, with opportunities to mentor others and handle appellate briefs.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Employment eligibility to work in the U.S. is required; we are not able to sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in misdemeanors, juvenile cases and low to medium level felonies with limited supervision.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to lower level attorneys and law clerks.
• Conduct plea bargaining with District Attorneys and other parties to resolve cases.
• Attend seminars, training classes and review professional literature to maintain and develop skills.
• Drafts/reviews, proposes and prepares reports and legal documents.

Education

Licensed attorney - New Mexico Supreme Court

Job description

State of New Mexico's Law Offices of the Public Defender seeks attorneys at PD2–PD4 levels to represent indigent clients in juvenile and adult cases across litigation, appeals, counsel, and research. Positions offer flexible work arrangements including telework, with classification determined at hire based on qualifications and agency needs.

Roles cover misdemeanors through higher felonies, with opportunities to mentor others and handle appellate briefs.