Supervising Attorney - Felony (34485)
Supervising Attorney - Felony (34485)
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Objectives Summary
- The objective summary of this job classification is to direct and supervise a felony unit or an office of the Law Offices of the Public Defender in providing professional level services representing clients.
Pay Information
***This position qualifies for an additional hourly pay differential of $0.76 hourly / $1580.80 annually.
Hourly pay differential reflects a retention pay incentive as applicable to the position advertised.**
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.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.
Why consider moving to Albuquerque How about the beautiful landscape and 310 days of sunshine each year! Moving here means getting four seasons!
Living in Albuquerque means beautiful sunsets stunning lights and scenic landscaping.
Lots of yearly festivals and cultural events such as the worlds largest International Balloon Fiesta held every October the New Mexico State Fair in September and the San Felipe Fiesta held in Old Town every year in late spring.And lets not forget about the Albuquerque hot spots like Old Town Downtown Westside Balloon Fiesta Park the Sandia Peak Tramway!Sparked your interest yet
If youd like to learn more about living in Albuquerque New Mexico click here:Heres 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.
Supervising Attorney - FelonyAverage Supervising Attorney Pay: $58.75/hour $122200.00/annually Essential Functions
- Positions at this level provide supervision to attorneys at lower levels and conduct in-house training for attorneys.
- May oversee workflow and work assignments of subordinate staff.
- Maintain adequate staffing levels by closely reviewing all requests for leave.
- Provides guidance and mentoring to lower levels Attorneys and Law Clerks.
- Provide corrective action and/or directives when necessary to include but not limited to progressive disciplinary action.
- Provide reports and updates to management
- Assist in hiring new employees for the division or unit.
- Provide input to the performance review and development of attorneys at lower levels
- Incumbents in position at this level are recognized as an expert in one or more areas of criminal law.
- Positions at this level handle a variety of cases including second-degree felony cases such as violent crimes burglaries drug crimes property crimes and probation violations with limited supervision.
- May handle more complex level felonies or first-degree cases with some guidance/direction from a higher-level attorney/managing attorney.
- Works independently and is able to recognize and resolve complex issues related to the caseload.
- Will 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.
Other Duties:
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.
Note: An employee with this classification may be required to perform at a PD4 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
- 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 criminal law experience as a practicing attorney.
Employment Requirements
- Must possess and maintain a valid drivers License.
Collective Bargaining: This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement..
Default FLSA: Exempt
The Law Offices of the Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis on 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
