Public Defender 2 (3400)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender • Ruidoso, NM

2d

About The Position

The objective summary of this job classification is to provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research and analysis. Public Defender 2's are typically paid an hourly rate that ranges from $37.74 ($78,499.20 annually) to $40.00 ($83,200.00 annually). This position qualifies for an additional hourly pay differential of $5.05 hourly / $10,504 annually. Hourly pay differential reflects geographical and retention pay incentives, as applicable to the position advertised.

Requirements

• License to practice law in New Mexico, or eligible for a limited license issued by NM Supreme Court.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Employment eligibility to work with the Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD) in the U.S. is required.
• We are not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages.

Responsibilities

• Represent juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research and analysis.
• Handle a variety of cases, including misdemeanor, juvenile, youthful offender or appellate cases.
• Assist higher level Attorneys with complex cases.
• Advise and counsel clients regarding case strategy and possible outcomes.
• Conduct plea bargaining, when appropriate, with District Attorneys and other parties to establish agreements to resolve cases.
• 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.

Benefits

• Compensatory time (paid time off accrued) at an even (1:1) rate if they request to work extra hours in advance and get approval from their supervisor.
• Geographic Pay Differential

What This Job Offers

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