Senior Trial Attorney- SF

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

Purpose:

This position provides for the prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases.

Supervision:

Incumbent receives general supervision from the assigned supervisor. Incumbent may provide supervision of employees and units (such as domestic violence unit). May provide input on employee development, discipline, etc.

Examples of Work Performed:

Incumbent may handle all levels of crimes. May undertake special projects such as community education projects and law enforcement training. Leads or assists in trial teams; performs other non-prosecution duties as assigned; supervises or mentors other attorneys and/or staff, performs training for staff; performs other related job duties.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is an advanced level position of the attorney series. The incumbent may demonstrate the ability to progress to the next level by acquiring relevant experience.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in office, courtroom and community environments. Some physical effort and travel may be required. Incumbent may be required to work under stressful situations and/or conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This position requires comprehensive and current knowledge and skills in the areas of criminal prosecution, rules of evidence and rules of criminal procedure; public relations; organization and supervision; basic computer skills including working knowledge of office systems; fully effective trial skills; ability to draft legal documents; ability to work effectively with other criminal agencies; ability to communicate effectively; ability to research/analyze information and situations. Works independently with minimal consultation with supervisors (except for higher profile or complex cases). Significant prosecutorial discretion on cases within assigned case load.

Requirements:

Licensed attorney to practice law in New Mexico plus a minimum of four (4) years as a practicing attorney in criminal law or three (3) years as a prosecuting attorney.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five (5) to seven (7) years or more of relevant prosecution experience.

Hours:

Monday-Friday 8-5p

Salary:

$$85,222-$106,527 (depending on experience)

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Parental Leave, Retirement

Part-time and remote options:

- part-time and remote options are available