Public Defender 4 (59911)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender•Las Cruces, NM

12d•Hybrid

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. This position qualifies for a Geographical Pay Differential of $1.75 hourly/$3,640.00 annually. Hourly pay differential reflects geographical and retention pay incentives, as applicable to the position advertised. For more information about living in Las Cruces, New Mexico, click here. Our department offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home) and work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Applicants selected for a position are encouraged to discuss these options with the hiring manager early in the hiring process to ensure the specifics of any terms and conditions of an approved flexible work arrangement are clearly understood. Positions at this level handle felony cases such as burglaries, drug crimes, property crimes and probation violations with limited supervision. May handle more complex level felonies with some guidance/direction from a higher level attorney/managing attorney. Has acquired sufficient knowledge and/or experience to handle an appellate caseload. Has knowledge and experience to prepare appellate briefs and argue cases before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court with some direction from higher level Attorneys. Provides guidance and advice to lower level attorneys. Works independently and is able to recognize and resolve complex issues related to the caseload. Will 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. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Note: An employee with this classification may be required to perform at a PD4 level or duties of a lower classification without additional compensation. Employee will be required to show competence in all levels PD2 through PD4.

Requirements

Current license as an attorney issued by the NM Supreme Court or eligible for limited license issued by NM Supreme Court
Four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney.
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.
Must show competence in all levels PD2 through PD4.

Nice To Haves

Multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages.

Responsibilities

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.
Handle felony cases such as burglaries, drug crimes, property crimes and probation violations with limited supervision.
Handle more complex level felonies with some guidance/direction from a higher level attorney/managing attorney.
Handle an appellate caseload.
Prepare appellate briefs and argue cases before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court with some direction from higher level Attorneys.
Provide guidance and advice to lower level attorneys.
Work independently and recognize and resolve complex issues related to the caseload.
Attend seminars, training classes and review current professional literature to maintain and develop professional skills and knowledge.
Draft/review, propose and prepare reports and legal documents.
Perform related and other duties as assigned.