Attorney Associate (U) #00027612-23200, Full-Time, At-Will, in Albuquerque, NM

About the role

The Second Judicial District Court is recruiting for a full-time, at-will Attorney Associate (U) #00027612-23200 for the Civil Division in Albuquerque, NM.

Responsibilities

• Acting under general direction of the Judge, Managing Attorney, Court Executive Officer, reviews cases, provides legal advice, performs legal research, evaluation, analysis, writing and makes recommendations to the court or Judicial Entity.
• Reviews cases, engages in an evaluation of the facts and analysis of the applicable law, and makes recommendations concerning the work of the Court.
• Drafts recommendations and proposed dispositions for assigned cases, memorandum opinions, judgements, orders and decisions for review.
• Screens pro se petitions for jurisdictional and procedural prerequisites.
• Responds to correspondence, e-mails and telephone calls from pro se litigants, inmates, attorneys, and members of the public.
• Assists the Court to resolve pending appeals by reviewing motions, docketing statements and briefs.
• Drafts calendar recommendations, notices, orders and opinions.
• Analyzes briefs, records and legal authorities cited.
• Affords criminal judges with information and recent opinions to ensure compliance with current law.
• Drafts memoranda of law, proposed opinions and orders for administrative appeals of record and de novo appeals, including addressing complex areas of the law such as water, oil and gas, taxation, employment and zoning.
• Drafts proposed orders addressing petitions for extraordinary writs and motions in civil and criminal matters.
• Reviews, analyzes and edits findings of fact and conclusions of law.
• Evaluates court processes and formulates, recommends and implements policies and procedures to ensure uniform compliance with statutory and constitutional provisions, case law and Supreme Court Rules.
• Periodically reviews relevant law and proposes recommendations on court procedures.
• Evaluates proposed rule changes, drafts comments and attends trials and hearings.
• Makes recommendations on court procedures relevant to cases sent to a court-ordered settlement facilitation program.
• Engages with community organizations and practitioners in a collaborative effort to implement a fair and standardized approach in the settlement facilitation process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a law school meeting the standards of accreditation of the American Bar Association; possess and maintain a license to practice law in the State of New Mexico.
• Three (3) years of experience in the practice of applicable law, or as a law clerk.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP)
• State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance
• Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses
• Paid vacation and sick leave up to eight (8) weeks
• Eleven (11) paid holidays
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan
• Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations
• Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
• Bilingual compensation
• Training and career development opportunities
• Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
• May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay
• May receive physical fitness leave

Application

To apply, visit www.nmcourts.gov or send application or resume supplemental form, proof of education and one (1) writing sample to 2ndjobapply@nmcourts.gov or to the above address. Applications not including copies of information requested on the application will be rejected.