Assocaite Attorney - Las Cruces
About The Position
Our firm seeks an associate attorney for our rapidly growing practice. Our main areas of practice include general civil litigation, commercial litigation, real property disputes, construction law, trust and estates litigation, probates, personal injury, and family law. However, there will be opportunities in wide-ranging, varied areas of law, e.g., our associates have briefed appeals for the New Mexico Court of Appeals, represented clients in administrative hearings before state regulatory boards, and negotiated commercial and real estate contracts. Associates will receive mentorship and one-on-one training with our managing partner, mentorship and one-on-one training with our more experienced associate attorney(s), one-on-one training with experienced litigators and mentors outside of the firm, and opportunities for court appearances, throughout their employment.
Requirements
- Work Experience: None (0-1 year)
- J.D. from an ABA Accredited Law School
- Admission to the New Mexico State Bar (Please note that employment prior to bar admission is available at a reduced salary. Additional terms and conditions apply. Full details available upon request.)
- Must relocate to Las Cruces OR reliably commute to Las Cruces daily
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Practicing Attorney or a Judicial Clerkship
- Law School Clinic Experience
- Moot Court
- Fluency in Spanish
- Admission to the New Mexico State Bar
Responsibilities
- Legal Research and Writing
- Document Review
- Discovery
- Depositions
- Oral Argument
- Motion and Merits Hearings
- Trials
- Settlement Negotiations/Alternative Dispute Resolution
Benefits
- Health insurance stipend of $500 per month
- Retirement stipend of $300 per month
- Scaled bonus based upon additional realized billable hours above the billable-hour requirement
- Relocation Expenses: Available upon request and based upon need
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
