New Mexico Courts
Attorney Associate (U) #10100177-23300, Full-Time, At-Will in Las Cruces, NM
New Mexico Courts, Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States, 88005
Attorney Associate (U) #10100177 – Las Cruces, NM
Position : Full‑Time, Permanent.
Location : Las Cruces, NM.
Summary : The Third Judicial District Court is recruiting a full‑time Attorney Associate to support the Legal Division. The role reports to the Judge, Court Executive Officer, or Supervising Attorney and involves legal advice, research, drafting, and support of the court’s operations.
Responsibilities Acting under general direction of the AOC general counsel plan, organize, direct, and manage the statewide program for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including supervision of the Children’s Court Mediation Program (CCMP) and the Magistrate Court Mediation Program (MCMP). Reviews and analyzes cases; examines briefs, records and legal authorities cited; drafts opinions, orders and decisions for judges’ review and final approval; provides updated information to judges on recent decisions, opinions and changes to rules and statutes to ensure compliance with current law; drafts, interprets, and negotiates contracts for the court; provides legal advice to the Chief Judge, other judges, the Court Executive Officer, division managers, and various court committees as necessary; advises in the areas of business, contract, procurement, employment, general civil, criminal, and constitutional law; attends trials, hearings, and meetings as necessary; reviews proposed legislation, analyzes impact on the court, prepares written bill analyses and attends legislative hearings; performs special assignments as directed; manages outside litigation; may participate in training and oversight of assigned staff, including the staff of the Court’s Self‑Help Program; acts as liaison to local and state bar, litigants, agencies, and agency personnel; maintains confidentiality and uses discretion when dealing with sensitive information. Organizes and prioritizes workload and manages multiple projects; analyzes and organizes facts, evidence and precedents; communicates effectively both orally and in writing; establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships; and uses initiative and independent judgment with minimal supervision. May perform other duties in order to meet the operational needs of the court.
The Attorney Associate is responsible for reviewing cases, performing legal research, evaluating, analyzing, writing, and making recommendations concerning the work of the Court or Judicial Entity.
Performs bill analysis as assigned by the AOC general counsel and provides general support during the annual legislative session by attending hearings, meeting with legislators, and tracking bills as assigned.
Assesses the appropriateness of mediation or a dispute resolution process for a case.
Conducts a mediation or dispute resolution process subject to applicable standards of confidentiality.
Leads joint discussions with all parties, and private discussions with each party to identify issues, contentions, and interests to develop a constructive working environment, and to generate discussion of options for resolution.
Oversees and encourages negotiations extending beyond the initial conferences through subsequent conversations or additional conferences.
Facilitates settlement until an agreement is reached or until settlement does not appear to be possible.
Coordinates the work of volunteers, contract personnel, and outside entities.
Maintains and administers court‑mandated program(s), and works with statewide district courts to implement or enhance Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs.
Analyzes court administrative operations, policies, and procedures to ensure procedural consistency and compliance with established law and Supreme Court Rule(s).
Prepares curriculum or workshop materials for training and educational programs.
Communicates, supports, and develops working relationships with associated parties.
Revises and implements forms, policies, and procedure manuals.
Ensures compliance with statutory deadlines and budgetary limitations.
Monitors program(s) database (data development, collection, entry, and generation of reports).
Serves on statewide or local committees and provides training at national, state, and local conferences.
Creates, evaluates, maintains, and analyzes statistics.
May supervise judicial branch program staff and provide support to judicial commission(s).
May design or update the program website.
Other duties as assigned.
Competencies / Qualifications The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of the United States and New Mexico constitutions, federal law, New Mexico case law, statutes, rules, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of the Code of Judicial Conduct and Rules of Professional Conduct, court jurisdiction and operations, manual and computerized legal research, principles of legal analysis and writing, legal proofreading and editing, and court case management system is required.
Work Environment and Physical Demands Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver’s license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co‑workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/
State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance
Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day‑care, and travel expenses
Paid vacation and sick leave up to eight (8) weeks
Eleven (11) paid holidays
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan http://www.nmpera.org/
Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations*
Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
Bilingual compensation*
Training and career development opportunities
Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay*
May receive physical fitness leave*
*Benefits vary by job classification or need.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Must be a graduate of a law school meeting the standards of accreditation of the American Bar Association; possess and maintain a license to practice law in the State of New Mexico.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the practice of applicable law, or as a law clerk.
Proof of licensure required. Must be licensed to practice law in New Mexico or eligible to obtain a public employee limited license under Rule 15‑301.1 NMRA.
To Apply Interested applicants should submit either a New Mexico Judicial Branch Resume Supplemental Form (with required resume) or a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment, together with proof of education and licensure to:
Human Resources Division Third Judicial District Court 201 Picacho Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88005 lcrdhr@nmcourts.gov
Proof of education is required. Applications that do not include a writing sample, proof of education and licensure, and all information requested on the resume supplemental form or application of employment will be considered incomplete and may be rejected.
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Location : Las Cruces, NM.
Summary : The Third Judicial District Court is recruiting a full‑time Attorney Associate to support the Legal Division. The role reports to the Judge, Court Executive Officer, or Supervising Attorney and involves legal advice, research, drafting, and support of the court’s operations.
Responsibilities Acting under general direction of the AOC general counsel plan, organize, direct, and manage the statewide program for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including supervision of the Children’s Court Mediation Program (CCMP) and the Magistrate Court Mediation Program (MCMP). Reviews and analyzes cases; examines briefs, records and legal authorities cited; drafts opinions, orders and decisions for judges’ review and final approval; provides updated information to judges on recent decisions, opinions and changes to rules and statutes to ensure compliance with current law; drafts, interprets, and negotiates contracts for the court; provides legal advice to the Chief Judge, other judges, the Court Executive Officer, division managers, and various court committees as necessary; advises in the areas of business, contract, procurement, employment, general civil, criminal, and constitutional law; attends trials, hearings, and meetings as necessary; reviews proposed legislation, analyzes impact on the court, prepares written bill analyses and attends legislative hearings; performs special assignments as directed; manages outside litigation; may participate in training and oversight of assigned staff, including the staff of the Court’s Self‑Help Program; acts as liaison to local and state bar, litigants, agencies, and agency personnel; maintains confidentiality and uses discretion when dealing with sensitive information. Organizes and prioritizes workload and manages multiple projects; analyzes and organizes facts, evidence and precedents; communicates effectively both orally and in writing; establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships; and uses initiative and independent judgment with minimal supervision. May perform other duties in order to meet the operational needs of the court.
The Attorney Associate is responsible for reviewing cases, performing legal research, evaluating, analyzing, writing, and making recommendations concerning the work of the Court or Judicial Entity.
Performs bill analysis as assigned by the AOC general counsel and provides general support during the annual legislative session by attending hearings, meeting with legislators, and tracking bills as assigned.
Assesses the appropriateness of mediation or a dispute resolution process for a case.
Conducts a mediation or dispute resolution process subject to applicable standards of confidentiality.
Leads joint discussions with all parties, and private discussions with each party to identify issues, contentions, and interests to develop a constructive working environment, and to generate discussion of options for resolution.
Oversees and encourages negotiations extending beyond the initial conferences through subsequent conversations or additional conferences.
Facilitates settlement until an agreement is reached or until settlement does not appear to be possible.
Coordinates the work of volunteers, contract personnel, and outside entities.
Maintains and administers court‑mandated program(s), and works with statewide district courts to implement or enhance Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs.
Analyzes court administrative operations, policies, and procedures to ensure procedural consistency and compliance with established law and Supreme Court Rule(s).
Prepares curriculum or workshop materials for training and educational programs.
Communicates, supports, and develops working relationships with associated parties.
Revises and implements forms, policies, and procedure manuals.
Ensures compliance with statutory deadlines and budgetary limitations.
Monitors program(s) database (data development, collection, entry, and generation of reports).
Serves on statewide or local committees and provides training at national, state, and local conferences.
Creates, evaluates, maintains, and analyzes statistics.
May supervise judicial branch program staff and provide support to judicial commission(s).
May design or update the program website.
Other duties as assigned.
Competencies / Qualifications The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of the United States and New Mexico constitutions, federal law, New Mexico case law, statutes, rules, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of the Code of Judicial Conduct and Rules of Professional Conduct, court jurisdiction and operations, manual and computerized legal research, principles of legal analysis and writing, legal proofreading and editing, and court case management system is required.
Work Environment and Physical Demands Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver’s license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co‑workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/
State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance
Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day‑care, and travel expenses
Paid vacation and sick leave up to eight (8) weeks
Eleven (11) paid holidays
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan http://www.nmpera.org/
Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations*
Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
Bilingual compensation*
Training and career development opportunities
Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay*
May receive physical fitness leave*
*Benefits vary by job classification or need.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Must be a graduate of a law school meeting the standards of accreditation of the American Bar Association; possess and maintain a license to practice law in the State of New Mexico.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the practice of applicable law, or as a law clerk.
Proof of licensure required. Must be licensed to practice law in New Mexico or eligible to obtain a public employee limited license under Rule 15‑301.1 NMRA.
To Apply Interested applicants should submit either a New Mexico Judicial Branch Resume Supplemental Form (with required resume) or a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment, together with proof of education and licensure to:
Human Resources Division Third Judicial District Court 201 Picacho Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88005 lcrdhr@nmcourts.gov
Proof of education is required. Applications that do not include a writing sample, proof of education and licensure, and all information requested on the resume supplemental form or application of employment will be considered incomplete and may be rejected.
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