Deputy District Attorney- Alamogordo

New Mexico Admin Office of the District Attorneys • Alamogordo, NM

6d • $104,050 - $140,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is seeking an in-house, dedicated and motivated Deputy District Attorney to procecute criminal and non-criminal cases in our Lincoln County office located in Carrizozo, NM. This position is ideal for an attorney who has advanced experience and thrives in a fast-paced courtroom environment.
Examples of Work Performed:
Incumbent may prosecute all cases, including high level or high-profile cases. Incumbent may possess expertise in one or more areas of criminal prosecution; leads special prosecutions assigned by the District Attorney; supervises or mentors other attorneys and/or staff. Incumbent may be required to train law enforcement, assist law enforcement at crime scenes, performs non-prosecution duties such as community outreach; participates on boards and task forces and other groups as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office, courtroom, community, or legislative environment. Some physical effort and travel may be required. Incumbent may be required to work under stressful situations and/or conditions.
Incumbent may be required to go to crime scenes.Pursuant to the New Mexico District Attorney’s Compensation Plan, the position of attorney is “At Will” and serves at the pleasure of the District Attorney.

Requirements

• Licensed attorney to practice law in New Mexico plus a minimum of six (6) years of relevant prosecution experience.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed attorney to practice law in New Mexico, plus eight (8) or more years of relevant prosecution experience.

Responsibilities

• prosecute all cases, including high level or high-profile cases
• lead special prosecutions assigned by the District Attorney
• supervise or mentor other attorneys and/or staff
• train law enforcement
• assist law enforcement at crime scenes
• perform non-prosecution duties such as community outreach
• participate on boards and task forces and other groups as assigned

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Parental Leave
• Retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed