Staff Attorney – Gallup

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Gallup (NM); Hybrid; USD 63,376 - 100,547; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision

3 weeks vacation plus personal time

Comp time for overtime

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

National Legal Aid & Defender Association in Gallup, New Mexico, seeks a licensed attorney to provide civil legal services to low-income clients. Responsibilities include legal advice, court representation, and case management across family law, housing, consumer protection, and public benefits. Benefits include fully paid medical, vacation, a hybrid work schedule, and a competitive salary ranging from $63,376.18 to $100,547.39, depending on experience. Join us in supporting our community!

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney to provide civil legal services.
• Experience in family law, housing, consumer protection, and public benefits.
• Ability to manage an active caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation to clients.
• Interview clients and develop case strategies.
• Prepare legal documents and filings.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation.
• Manage an active caseload and meet deadlines.

Skills

Legal advice

Court representation

Legal research

Case management

Client interviewing

Education

Licensed attorney

Job description

Position Overview

New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low‑income New Mexicans to promote family and economic stability, helping clients access food, shelter, security, and to preserve their unique cultural heritages. NMLA has locations throughout the state, including Santa Ana Pueblo, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Roswell, Silver City, and Taos.

Case Areas

• Family law: domestic violence orders of protection, custody, kinship‑guardianship, and divorce (approximately 35 % of assigned casework will be in domestic violence);
• Housing: eviction defense; mobile home sales and rental issues under the Mobile Home Park Act; prevention of housing subsidy terminations before Federal or State entities;
• Consumer Protection: predatory lending; banking regulatory laws as they relate to consumer accounts; auto sales and lending; deceptive commercial practices;
• Public Benefits: social security disability overpayment cases; Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF access issues; SSI denials and benefit amount issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, brief services, and full representation to clients in legal matters.
• Interview clients, assess legal issues, and develop case strategies aligned with applicable law and program priorities.
• Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and other filings.
• Represent clients in court hearings, administrative proceedings, and appeals as needed.
• Conduct legal research, factual investigation, and discovery to support case development.
• Maintain accurate and timely case files and documentation in accordance with program requirements.
• Manage an active caseload, prioritizing urgent matters and meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues, supervisors, and external partners, including co‑counsel and community organizations.
• Conduct community outreach and legal education to clients, service providers, and community groups.
• Participate in program initiatives, special projects, and advocacy efforts that support low‑income communities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100 % employer‑paid BCBS medical, plus dental and vision for employees; generous contributions for dependents.
• 3 weeks vacation time, 6 days personal time, plus sick pay, and federal holidays off.
• Comp time for overtime.
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
• 37.5‑hour work week.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
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Salary

63,376.18 – 100,547.39 USD for licensed attorneys, DOE.

NMLA is an EEO Employer.