New Mexico Admin Office of the District Attorneys
Trial Attorney
New Mexico Admin Office of the District Attorneys, Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States, 88005
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 ason-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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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. Decisions made include approving/disapproving charges. Charging decisions are made with consultation of higher level attorneys for high level and/or profile crimes. Requirements : 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 Qualifications: .Two (2) or more years as a prosecuting attorney. Hours:
Monday-Friday 8-5p Salary : $77,133 - $96,416 (depending on experience) Benefits :Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Parental Leave, Retirement
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Incumbent handles felony cases under supervision, for example adult and juvenile burglaries, property crimes, armed robberies, drug trafficking, mental commitments, probation violations; takes rotation ason-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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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. Decisions made include approving/disapproving charges. Charging decisions are made with consultation of higher level attorneys for high level and/or profile crimes. Requirements : 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 Qualifications: .Two (2) or more years as a prosecuting attorney. Hours:
Monday-Friday 8-5p Salary : $77,133 - $96,416 (depending on experience) Benefits :Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Parental Leave, Retirement
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