Assistant District Attorney- SF

• Purpose: This position provides for the prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases.
• Supervision: Incumbent receives general to intensive supervision as needed from the assigned supervisor.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: This an entry level position of the attorney series. The incumbent is expected to become fully effective in this position within three years.
• Working Conditions: Work is performed in office and courtroom environments. Physical effort and travel may be required. Incumbent may be required to work under stressful situations and/or conditions.

Responsibilities

• Examples of Work Performed:Incumbent handles a variety of misdemeanors and lower level felony cases, such as DWIs and bad check cases; does legal research for felony cases for higher level Attorneys; assists in trial teams; performs non-prosecution duties as assigned and performs other related job duties. Felony work is performed under supervision.

Requirements

• Seeks guidance from assigned supervisor and/or higher level attorneys.
• J. D. degree and current license to practice law in New Mexico.

Preferred

• Legal experience totaling up to at least one (1) year.
• part-time and remote options are available
• *Benefits include: Retirement, VIsion, Dental, Health, PTO*

Pay

*Salary Range: $72,301-$90,377*

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This position requires basic knowledge and skills in the areas of criminal prosecution, rules of evidence and rules of criminal procedure; public relations; organization; basic computer skills; ability to draft legal documents; ability to work effectively with other criminal justice agencies; ability to communicate effectively; ability to research and analyze information and situations. This position works independently and makes decisions within guidelines which include decisions to dismiss, proceed to trial or negotiate plea agreements.