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Trial Attorney- Las Cruces

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Skills

Required

  • criminal prosecution
  • rules of criminal procedure
  • office systems
  • draft legal documents
  • less

Preferred

  • approving/disapproving charges

Purpose: This position provides for the prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases.

Supervision:Incumbent receives general supervision from the assigned supervisor. Incumbent may supervise assigned support staff in doing their day-to-day work.

Examples of Work Performed: Incumbent handles felony cases under supervision, for example adult and juvenile burglaries, property crimes, armed robberies, drug trafficking, mental commitments, probation violations; takes rotation as on-call attorney; performs legal research for other attorneys; assists in trial teams; performs nonprosecution duties as assigned; advises/assists entry level attorneys; performs other related job duties.

Distinguishing Characteristics:This is the second level position of the attorney series. The incumbent is expected to become fully effective in this position.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in office, courtroom, and community environments. Physical effort and travel may be required. Incumbent may be required to work under stressful situations and/or conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Decisions made include approving/disapproving charges.

Requirements

  • Position requires advanced knowledge and skills in the areas of criminal prosecution; rules of evidence and rules of criminal procedure; public relations; organization; basic computer skills including working knowledge of office systems; effective trial skills; ability to draft legal documents; ability to work effectively with other criminal justice agencies; mentor and guide less experienced attorneys; ability to communicate effectively; ability to research/analyze information and situations.
  • Works independently and makes decisions within guidelines.
  • Licensed attorney in New Mexico, plus a minimum of two (2) years as a practicing attorney, or one (1) year as a prosecuting attorney.

Preferred

  • .Two (2) or more years as a prosecuting attorney.

Pay

  • Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5p
  • Salary: $77,133 - $96,416 (depending on experience)

Benefits

  • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Parental Leave, Retirement

Charging decisions are made with consultation of higher level attorneys for high level and/or profile crimes.