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Public Defender Jobs in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA at Bellevue College
Position: Public Defender 3 (73222)
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.
Do you have what it takes to be a Public Defender?
Are you motivated by a desire to help those who society has largely abandoned? Do you enjoy the role of advocating for the underdog? The New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender is excited to announce opportunities to join our team and be on the front lines of criminal justice reform! We are growing our Albuquerque Felony team and have multiple job opportunities in this beautiful city.
Here’s what the New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender is looking for:
Attorneys that are committed to advocating on behalf of indigent clients.
Attorneys interested in positively impacting the lives of clients through holistic representation.
Attorneys that have the ability to stand up for a client, and stand up to “the system.”
Attorneys who are excited about the opportunity to gain vast amounts of courtroom and litigation experience, familiarity with state statutes and working knowledge of the rules of evidence and trial practice.
Responsibilities:
Represent clients in all misdemeanors or juvenile cases and low to medium level felonies with limited supervision.
Provide guidance and mentoring to lower-level Attorneys and Law Clerks.
Conduct plea bargaining when appropriate with District Attorneys and other parties to establish agreements to resolve cases.
Attend seminars, training classes and review current professional literature to maintain and develop professional skills and knowledge.
Draft/review, propose and prepare reports and legal documents.
Meet with clients, file and argue motions, investigate cases, interview witnesses, proceed to trial and file any necessary appeals.
Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge derived from investigation and case law to determine whether a client should enter into a plea or go to trial.
Interview clients and trial counsel, review the record and research to support arguments that errors have been made by the lower courts.
Perform related and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Current licensure as an attorney issued by the New Mexico Supreme Court or eligible for limited license issued by New Mexico Supreme Court.
One (1) year of experience as a practicing attorney.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Other Information:
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.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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.
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Title: Public Defender
Company: Bellevue College
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Litigation)
