Managing Attorney Santa Fe, Taos and Las Vegas offices

Managing Attorney Santa Fe Taos and Las Vegas offices

Santa Fe New Mexico

New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans for a variety of legal issues including domestic violence/family law consumer protection housing and benefits. NMLA has locations throughout the state including Albuquerque Santa Fe Las Cruces Gallup Roswell Silver City Las Vegas Taos and Santa Ana.

NMLA is seeking a Managing Attorney for its Santa Fe Taos and Las Vegas Offices to help lead NMLAs advocacy efforts throughout north central and northeastern New Mexico.

The Santa Fe-Taos-Las Vegas Managing Attorney will report to the Deputy Director. The position is based in Santa Fe Las Vegas or Taos but will require occasional in-state travel.

For this position the Managing Attorney will be responsible for:

• Supervising and mentoring staff attorneys paralegals other staff and volunteers.
• Performing administrative duties and working in close collaboration with other members of NMLAs management team.
• Managing or co-managing a practice group and carrying a caseload as sole counsel or co-counsel for low-income.
• Participating in community education and outreach to eligible clients.
• Recruitment and collaboration with pro bono attorneys.
• Creating and maintaining positive relationships with funders
• Participating in strategic planning
• Being active in local bar and community activities.

The Santa Fe Taos and Las Vegas offices handle creative challenging and complex work. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who are passionate and strongly committed to helping NMLA better serve our client communities including development of effective team strategies to handle complex advocacy and extended representation cases.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience as a licensed attorney.
• Admission to practice in New Mexico required.
• Prior experience in administrative and supervisory roles is preferred.
• Sensitivity to and ability to work with diverse low-income populations.
• Excellent communication writing and analytical skills.
• Must be able to effectively use computer technology and remote communications systems including shared on-line workspaces web meeting and videoconferencing software to effectively supervise and co-counsel with staff located in multiple offices.
• Self-motivated individuals with strong interpersonal and managerial skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks manage a caseload and build collaborative relationships within the staff and the community.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Spanish a plus.

Applicants life experience as well as academic and professional experience will be considered. The position requires a background check.

NMLA employees enjoy:

• A great work environment
• Great benefits including generous leave
• Competitive salary

NMLA provides comprehensive benefits holiday and leave packages. For information about NMLAs generous benefits and what it is like to work at NMLA click here.

Applicants must submit a current resume and a cover letter in order to be considered. Your cover letter should include the ways in which you satisfy the skills and qualifications specified above and explain your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA. Your application will not be considered unless we receive both of these documents. To apply click here. As an alternative you can email the applicant packet to .

Salary: $86000 -$104457 DOE NMLA is an EEO Employer. Deadline for internal applicants is Aug.4 2025.

Las Vegas and Taos offices receive a rural incentive of $3000/ year.