Staff Attorney – Santa Fe

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.

Requirements

• Adaptability and sound judgment to handle shifting case types and priorities based on client and community needs.
• Experience handling civil legal matters, particularly in areas responsive to community needs such as family law, housing, consumer protection, and public benefits.
• Ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to interview clients, assess legal issues, and develop case strategies.
• Proficiency in legal research, document preparation, and court procedures.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, and external partners.
• Passion for and commitment to helping low-income New Mexicans access legal services.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in good standing.
• Experience in civil legal matters, particularly in areas responsive to community needs such as family law, housing, consumer protection, and public benefits.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, and external partners.
• Commitment to serving low-income New Mexicans.

Skills

• Legal research and analysis.
• Document preparation and filing.
• Representation in court and administrative proceedings.
• Community outreach and legal education.
• Collaboration with colleagues and external partners.

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.

Pay

$63,376.18 - $100,547.39 for licensed attorneys, DOE.