Public Defender 2 - Las Cruces (10106305)

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Job location
505 Main St., Suite121
Las Cruces, NM 88001
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
LOPD
Street address: 
301 N. Guadalupe Street, Suite 101
City: 
Santa Fe
State: 
New Mexico
ZIP: 
87501
Job type: 
Legal - Defender
Position Description: 

Objectives Summary
***This position qualifies for a geographical pay differential of $1.75 hourly/$3,640.00 annually***

Our department offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home) and work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Applicants selected for a position are encouraged to discuss these options with the hiring manager early in the hiring process to ensure the specifics of any terms and conditions of an approved flexible work arrangement are clearly understood.

To provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research, and analysis.

Essential Functions
Public Defender (PD2)
Attorneys at this level may handle a variety of cases, including misdemeanor, juvenile, youthful offender or appellate cases.
May assist higher-level attorneys with complex cases.
Advise and counsel clients regarding case strategy and possible outcomes.
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.
Performs related and other duties as assigned.

Other Duties:
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.

Requirements: 

Minimum Qualifications:
License to practice law in New Mexico, or eligible for a limited license issued by NM Supreme Court.

Employment Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Collective Bargaining: This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Default FLSA: Exempt.

Geographic Pay Differential: This position may qualify for Geographic Pay Differential. Please refer to the LOPD website (Download PDF reader), Geographic Differential, for more information.

The Law Offices of the Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political affiliation or religion, mental or physical disability, or serious medical condition.

This job advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages.

To apply: 

All applications must be submitted online at the following website:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lopdnm/jobs/4292974/public-defend...

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary range: 
$65,416.00 - $109,033.60 Annually
Submission deadline: 
Sunday, December 31, 2023