Assistant District Attorney- Santa Fe

New Mexico Admin Office of the District Attorneys•Santa Fe, NM

About The Position

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 check cases; does legal research for felony cases for higher level Attorneys; assists in trial teams; performs non-prosecution duties as assigned and performs other related job duties. Felony work is performed under 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 required. Incumbent may be required to work under stressful situations and/or conditions.

Requirements

J. D. degree
current license to practice law in New Mexico
basic knowledge and skills in the areas of criminal prosecution, rules of evidence and rules of criminal procedure
public relations
organization
basic computer skills
ability to draft legal documents
ability to work effectively with other criminal justice agencies
ability to communicate effectively
ability to research and analyze information and situations
ability to work independently and makes decisions within guidelines which include decisions to dismiss, proceed to trial or negotiate plea agreements

Nice To Haves

Legal experience totaling up to at least one (1) year.

Responsibilities

prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases
handles a variety of misdemeanors and lower level felony cases, such as DWIs and bad check cases
does legal research for felony cases for higher level Attorneys
assists in trial teams
performs non-prosecution duties as assigned
performs other related job duties