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Staff Attorney - Silver City, New Mexico
Location:
Silver City, NM
Description:
Staff Attorney Silver City, New Mexico For this position, the staff attorney will handle issues for eligible clients such as: Domestic Violence Consumer Issues Public Benefits Family Law Housing Other areas of poverty law The work will include: Advising clients. Helping them prepare paperwork. Representing clients in court and in administrative proceedings. The successful candidate will be active in local bar and community activities and will participate in community education and outreach to eligible clients. This position will be based out of NMLA's Silver City office. The work will primarily be in South Western New Mexico centered around our office in Silver City, but may include casework and outreach throughout New Mexico. NMLA offers a very collaborative environment and support for less experienced attorneys. NMLA handles a wide range of creative, challenging and complex work. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who are passionate about and strongly committed to helping NMLA better serve our client communities. Requirements: Experience as practicing attorney preferred but will consider exceptional candidate without experience. Admission to practice in New Mexico required. Must be willing and able to travel. Must be able to effectively use computer technology and remote communications systems, including shared on-line workspaces and web meeting and video conferencing software, to effectively collaborate and co-counsel with staff located in multiple offices. Excellent written and oral communication skills, Ability to manage multiple tasks, manage a caseload and build collaborative relationships within the staff and the community. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus. Applicants will be subject to a background search. Please do not let this deter you from applying. NMLA is committed to a strong workforce and recognizes that persons with marks on their record may qualify. NMLA employees enjoy: Being unionized A great work environment Great benefits including generous leave Competitive salary The position is part of by a collective bargaining agreement. Pay is determined by years of experience and set by a union scale; click here t o view the salary scale. NMLA provides comprehensive benefits, holiday and leave packages. For information about NMLA's generous benefits, and what it is like to work at NMLA click her e Provide a current resume and a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA by clicking here to apply. Your application will not be considered unless we receive both of these documents. As an alternative you can email the applicant packet to XXXX@nmlegalaid.org. Salary: DOE, NMLA is an EEO Employer. Application Deadline: 5/15/2023 or until filled. Resumes reviewed on a rolling basis.
Company:
New Mexico Legal Aid
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Staff Attorney - Silver City, New Mexico is a Legal Attorney Job at New Mexico Legal Aid located in Silver City NM. Find other listings like Staff Attorney - Silver City, New Mexico by searching Oodle for Legal Attorney Jobs.
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