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NEOGOV · 2 hours ago

Criminal Defense Attorney (3299)

Carlsbad, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $134K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney to provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender. The role involves representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in litigation, appeal, counsel, research, and analysis.

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Responsibilities

Handle a variety of misdemeanors and may assist in juvenile cases and youthful offender cases

Assist higher level attorneys with complex cases

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

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

Represent clients in all misdemeanors or juvenile cases and low to medium level felonies with limited supervision

Provide guidance and mentoring to lower levels attorneys and law clerks

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

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

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

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

Prepare appellate briefs and argue cases before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court with some direction from higher level Attorneys

Provide guidance and advice to lower level attorneys

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

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

Perform related and other duties as assigned

Qualification

Attorney LicenseCriminal Litigation ExperienceTrial ExperiencePlea BargainingAppellate Brief PreparationResearchAnalysisMarginalized PopulationsMentoringCommunication 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