Managing Attorney - Hobbs, NM

Essential Functions

This position qualifies for a geographical pay differential of $7,800 per year.

Managing Attorney:

Manage attorneys in a unit or manage a legal program
Manages, trains, develops, mentors and conducts performance evaluations of assigned attorney resources.
Manages financial resources of the unit.
Provides key input into the development of policies and procedures for the assigned organization unit and/or program.
Oversees workflow and work assignments.
Maintain adequate staffing levels by closely reviewing all requests for leave, and requesting posting of vacant positions through executive management.
Provides key input into the development of policies and procedures for the assigned organization unit and/or program.
Provide input to the performance review and development of Attorneys at lower levels
Provide corrective action and or directives when necessary to include but not limited to progressive disciplinary action.
Conducts legal research/analysis of laws, precedents, legal issues, procedural rules, in preparation of cases.
Reviews and investigates client cases to determine legal position and propose legal strategy.
Prepares for litigation and appeal through initiation of legal documents, review of case information, obtaining evidence, conducting interviews, preparation of witnesses to testify.
Researches changes in laws, legislation, rules court decisions, case precedents, to determine/ anticipate legal problems and propose resolutions.
Counsels and advises clients on cases such as pleadings, arraignments, trials, appeals.
Explains, interprets and keeps client informed on changes in law, court decisions, legal issues and problems.
Attends seminars, training classes and reviews current professional literature to maintain and develop professional skill and knowledge.
Conducts plea bargaining with District Attorneys and other parties to establish agreements to resolve cases.
Depending on location: may assist with (CLIP) program or coordinate volunteer/intern/extern programs.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Note: An employee with this classification may be required to perform at a PD5 level or duties of a lower classification without additional compensation. Employee will be required to show competence in all levels PD2 through PD5.