Interpersonal Violence Staff Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Interpersonal Violence Staff Attorney

Albuquerque

New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low income New Mexicans for a variety of legal issues including domestic violence/family law, consumer protection, housing, and benefits. NMLA has locations throughout the state including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Roswell, Silver City, Clovis, Hobbs, Las Vegas, Taos, and Santa Ana Pueblo.

New Mexico Legal Aid seeks Interpersonal Violence Staff Attorney. For this position, the staff attorney will represent domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking victims regardless of income for orders of protection, divorce, custody, and guardianship cases so that they may lead safer, more financially secure lives.

This position is based in the Albuquerque office but will occasionally require travel for court hearings.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be a licensed NM attorney, obtain a license in New Mexico through reciprocity, or qualify for a limited license.
• Show a passion for working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Be comfortable litigating cases in court.
• Must be able to multitask and manage a high caseloads.
• Have computer skills including shared online workspaces and utilizing video conferencing.

NMLA employees enjoy:

• Being unionized
• A great work environment
• Great benefits including generous leave
• Competitive salary and benefits package

The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Pay is determined by years of experience and is set by a union scale. Click here to view the salary scale. NMLA provides a comprehensive benefits, holiday and leave packages. For information about NMLA's generous benefits and what it is like to work at NMLA click here.

Applicants must submit a current resume and a cover letter in order to be considered. Your cover letter should include the ways in which you satisfy the skills and qualifications specified above and explain your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA. Your application will not be considered unless we receive both of these documents. To apply click here . As an alternative, you can email the applicant packet to jobs@nmlegalaid.org.

Salary: DOE, NMLA is an EEO Employer. Deadline 4/16/2025

Applicants will be subject to a background check. 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 still be able to perform admirably.