Assistant District Attorney- Santa Fe
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Job Location:
Santa Fe, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 72301 - 90377
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Purpose:This position provides for the prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases.
Supervision:Incumbent receives general to intensive supervision as needed from the assigned supervisor.
Examples of Work Performed:Incumbent handles a variety of misdemeanors and lower level felony cases such as DWIs and bad checkcases; does legal research for felony cases for higher level Attorneys; assists in trial teams; performsnon-prosecution duties as assigned and performs other related job duties. Felony work is performedunder supervision.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This an entry level position of the attorney series. The incumbent is expected to become fully effective
in this position within three years.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in office and courtroom environments. Physical effort and travel may be may be required to work under stressful situations and/or conditions.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
This position requires basic knowledge and skills in the areas of criminal prosecution rules of evidenceand rules of criminal procedure; public relations; organization; basic computer skills; ability to draft legaldocuments; ability to work effectively with other criminal justice agencies; ability to communicateeffectively; ability to research and analyze information and situations. This position worksindependently and makes decisions within guidelines which include decisions to dismiss proceed to trialor negotiate plea agreements. Seeks guidance from assigned supervisor and/or higher level attorneys.
Requirements:
J. D. degree and current license to practice law in New Mexico.
Preferred Qualifications:
Legal experience totaling up to at least one (1) year.
Salary Range: $72301-$90377
Benefits include: Retirement VIsion Dental Health PTO
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