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Criminal Defense Attorney
The Law Offices of the Public Defender is seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney to provide professional legal services for indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research, and analysis. This position qualifies for an additional hourly pay differential of $3.80 hourly / $7,904.00 annually. Hourly pay differential reflects geographical and retention pay incentives. For more information about living in Gallup, New Mexico, click here. Our department offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking 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. Essential Functions
Criminal Defense Attorney PD2, PD3, or PD4: Incumbent will be considered for a Public Defender 2, 3, or 4 classification. Classification will be determined at the time of hire based on applicant's job related qualifications and agency critical need. Public Defender 2 (PD2): Handle a variety of misdemeanors and may assist in juvenile cases and youthful offender cases. May assist higher level attorneys with complex cases. Work is performed under the direction, guidance, and supervision from more experienced colleagues and supervisor/manager. 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. Drafts/reviews, proposes and prepares reports and legal documents. Public Defender 3 (PD3): 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. Work under the direction and guidance provided by higher level Attorneys and/or Managing Attorney. 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. Drafts/reviews, proposes and prepares reports and legal documents. Public Defender 4 (PD4): Handle felony cases such as burglaries, drug crimes, property crimes, and probation violations with limited supervision. May handle more complex level felonies with some guidance/direction from a higher level attorney/managing attorney. Has acquired sufficient knowledge and/or experience to handle an appellate caseload. Has knowledge and experience to prepare appellate briefs and argue cases before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court with some direction from higher level Attorneys. Provide guidance and advice to lower level attorneys. Works independently and is able to recognize and resolve complex issues related to the caseload. 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. Note: An employee with this classification may be required to perform at a PD4, PD3, PD2 level or duties of a lower classification without additional compensation. Employee will be required to show competence in all levels PD2 through PD4. Minimum Qualifications
PD2: Current license as an attorney issued by the New Mexico Supreme Court or eligible for limited license issued by New Mexico Supreme Court. PD3: Current licensure as an attorney issued by the New Mexico Supreme Court or eligible for limited license issued by New Mexico Supreme Court and one (1) year of experience as a practicing attorney. PD4: Current license as an attorney issued by the New Mexico Supreme Court or eligible for limited license issued by New Mexico Supreme Court and four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney. Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid drivers 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. 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, religion, mental or physical disability, or serious medical condition.
The Law Offices of the Public Defender is seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney to provide professional legal services for indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research, and analysis. This position qualifies for an additional hourly pay differential of $3.80 hourly / $7,904.00 annually. Hourly pay differential reflects geographical and retention pay incentives. For more information about living in Gallup, New Mexico, click here. Our department offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking 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. Essential Functions
Criminal Defense Attorney PD2, PD3, or PD4: Incumbent will be considered for a Public Defender 2, 3, or 4 classification. Classification will be determined at the time of hire based on applicant's job related qualifications and agency critical need. Public Defender 2 (PD2): Handle a variety of misdemeanors and may assist in juvenile cases and youthful offender cases. May assist higher level attorneys with complex cases. Work is performed under the direction, guidance, and supervision from more experienced colleagues and supervisor/manager. 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. Drafts/reviews, proposes and prepares reports and legal documents. Public Defender 3 (PD3): 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. Work under the direction and guidance provided by higher level Attorneys and/or Managing Attorney. 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. Drafts/reviews, proposes and prepares reports and legal documents. Public Defender 4 (PD4): Handle felony cases such as burglaries, drug crimes, property crimes, and probation violations with limited supervision. May handle more complex level felonies with some guidance/direction from a higher level attorney/managing attorney. Has acquired sufficient knowledge and/or experience to handle an appellate caseload. Has knowledge and experience to prepare appellate briefs and argue cases before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court with some direction from higher level Attorneys. Provide guidance and advice to lower level attorneys. Works independently and is able to recognize and resolve complex issues related to the caseload. 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. Note: An employee with this classification may be required to perform at a PD4, PD3, PD2 level or duties of a lower classification without additional compensation. Employee will be required to show competence in all levels PD2 through PD4. Minimum Qualifications
PD2: Current license as an attorney issued by the New Mexico Supreme Court or eligible for limited license issued by New Mexico Supreme Court. PD3: Current licensure as an attorney issued by the New Mexico Supreme Court or eligible for limited license issued by New Mexico Supreme Court and one (1) year of experience as a practicing attorney. PD4: Current license as an attorney issued by the New Mexico Supreme Court or eligible for limited license issued by New Mexico Supreme Court and four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney. Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid drivers 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. 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, religion, mental or physical disability, or serious medical condition.