Supervising Attorney - Felony (MA1) (3394)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender • Las Cruces, NM

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The objective summary of this job classification is to direct and supervise a felony unit or an office of the Law Offices of the Public Defender in providing professional level services representing clients. This position qualifies for an additional hourly pay differential of $3.05 hourly / $6,344.00 annually, reflecting geographical and retention pay incentives. The department offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking 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.

Requirements

• Current license as an attorney issued by the New Mexico Supreme Court or eligible for limited license issued by New Mexico Supreme Court
• Four (4) years criminal law 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.
• Employee will be required to show competence in all levels PD2 through PD4.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to attorneys at lower levels and conduct in-house training for attorneys.
• Oversee workflow and work assignments of subordinate staff.
• Maintain adequate staffing levels by closely reviewing all requests for leave.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to lower levels Attorneys and Law Clerks.
• Provide corrective action and/or directives when necessary to include but not limited to progressive disciplinary action.
• Provide reports and updates to management.
• Assist in hiring new employees for the division or unit.
• Provide input to the performance review and development of attorneys at lower levels.
• Handle a variety of cases including second-degree felony cases such as violent crimes, burglaries, drug crimes, property crimes and probation violations with limited supervision.
• May handle more complex level felonies, or first-degree cases with some guidance/direction from a higher-level attorney/managing attorney.
• Works independently and is able to 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.
• Drafts/reviews, proposes and prepares reports and legal documents.
• Performs related and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Additional hourly pay differential of $3.05 hourly / $6,344.00 annually.
• Flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home).
• Work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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