Senior Trial Attorney (Remote, Part-Time)

New Mexico Administrative Office of the District Attorneys; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

PTO

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

New Mexico Administrative Office of the District Attorneys seeks a senior attorney to prosecute criminal and non-criminal cases in Santa Fe. You will lead trial teams, supervise staff, and contribute to community education and law enforcement training.

The role requires an NM lawyer license with substantial criminal practice; proven supervisory and communication skills; and the ability to work independently under pressure in court and office settings.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney to practice law in New Mexico.
• Minimum four years as a practicing attorney in criminal law or three years as a prosecuting attorney.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal and non-criminal cases; handle all levels of crimes.
• Lead or assist trial teams and supervise attorneys and staff; provide training.

Skills

Criminal prosecution

Rules of evidence

Rules of criminal procedure

Public relations

Organization and supervision

Draft legal documents

Independent work

Research and analysis

Trial skills

Communication skills

Education

Licensed attorney (NM)

Tools

Office software

Job description

New Mexico Administrative Office of the District Attorneys seeks a senior attorney to prosecute criminal and non-criminal cases in Santa Fe. You will lead trial teams, supervise staff, and contribute to community education and law enforcement training.

The role requires an NM lawyer license with substantial criminal practice; proven supervisory and communication skills; and the ability to work independently under pressure in court and office settings.