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NEOGOV · 20 hours ago

Criminal Defense Attorney (3401)

Ruidoso, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $134K/yr

1+ years exp

The Law Offices of the Public Defender is seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney to provide professional legal services representing juvenile and adult indigent clients. The role involves handling various misdemeanors, assisting in juvenile cases, conducting plea bargaining, and drafting legal documents.

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Responsibilities

Attorneys at this level will handle a variety of misdemeanors and may assist in juvenile cases and youthful offender cases

May assist higher level attorneys with complex cases

Work is performed under the direction, guidance and supervision from more experienced colleagues and supervisor/manager

Will conduct plea bargaining when appropriate with District Attorneys and other parties to establish agreements to resolve cases

Will attend seminars, training classes and review current professional literature to maintain and develop professional skills and knowledge

Drafts/reviews, proposes and prepares reports and legal documents

Attorneys at this level should be able to represent clients in all misdemeanors or juvenile cases and low to medium level felonies with limited supervision

Provides guidance and mentoring to lower levels attorneys and law clerks

Works under the direction and guidance provided by higher level Attorneys and/or Managing Attorney

Will conduct plea bargaining when appropriate with District Attorneys and other parties to establish agreements to resolve cases

Will attend seminars, training classes and review current professional literature to maintain and develop professional skills and knowledge

Drafts/reviews, proposes and prepares reports and legal documents

Positions at this level handle felony cases such as burglaries, drug crimes, property crimes and probation violations with limited supervision

May handle more complex level felonies with some guidance/direction from a higher level attorney/managing attorney

Has acquired sufficient knowledge and/or experience to handle an appellate caseload

Has knowledge and experience to prepare appellate briefs and argue cases before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court with some direction from higher level Attorneys

Provides guidance and advice to lower level attorneys

Works independently and is able to recognize and resolve complex issues related to the caseload

Will attend seminars, training classes and review current professional literature to maintain and develop professional skills and knowledge

Drafts/reviews, proposes and prepares reports and legal documents

Performs related and other duties as assigned

Qualification

Attorney LicenseCriminal Litigation ExperienceTrial ExperiencePlea BargainingLegal Document PreparationResearchAnalysisMentoringCommunication Skills

Required

Current license as an attorney issued by the New Mexico Supreme Court or eligible for limited license issued by New Mexico Supreme Court

Current licensure as an attorney issued by the New Mexico Supreme Court or eligible for limited license issued by New Mexico Supreme Court and one (1) year of experience as a practicing attorney

Current license as an attorney issued by the New Mexico Supreme Court or eligible for limited license issued by New Mexico Supreme Court and four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license