New Mexico Courts ยท 5 months ago
Attorney Associate (U) #00042097-23100, Full-Time, At-Will, in Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe, NM
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expNew Mexico Courts is seeking a full-time Attorney Associate to work in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The role involves providing legal advice, conducting legal research and analysis, and drafting legal documents for the court while assisting with various judicial processes and ensuring compliance with laws and procedures.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Acting under general direction of the Judge, Court Executive Officer, or supervising attorney provides legal advice, performs legal research and analysis, and makes recommendations to the court or Judicial Entity
The Attorney - Associate is responsible for drafting recommendations and proposed dispositions for assigned cases, memorandum opinions, judgements, orders, and decisions for review
May Screen pro se petitions for jurisdictional and procedural prerequisites
Responds to correspondence, e-mails and telephone calls from pro se litigants, inmates, attorneys, and members of the public
Assists the Court to resolve pending appeals by reviewing motions, docketing statements and briefs
Drafts calendar recommendations, notices, orders, and opinions
Analyzes briefs, records, and legal authorities cited
Assists in providing criminal and civil judges with information and recent opinions to ensure compliance with current law
Drafts memoranda of law, proposed opinions and orders for administrative appeals of record and de novo appeals, including addressing complex areas of the law such as water, oil and gas, taxation, employment and zoning
Draft proposed orders addressing petitions for extraordinary writs and motions in civil and criminal matters
Reviews, analyzes, and edits findings of fact and conclusions of law
Evaluates court processes and formulates, recommends, and implements policies and procedures to ensure uniform compliance with statutory and constitutional provisions, case law, and Supreme Court Rules
Periodically reviews relevant law and proposes recommendations on court procedures
Evaluates proposed rule changes, drafts comments, and attends trials and hearings
Meets with and advises court administration and staff on legal matters as they arise in the course of court operations
May draft and monitor leases, contracts, proposals, professional services agreements, price agreements, memoranda of understanding, letter agreements, software license agreements, and intergovernmental agreements for the Judicial Entity
May assist management on personnel issues and ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, rules, regulations, court and AOC policies and procedures
Assists with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations to Bid (ITBs)
Administers or assists with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations to Bid (ITBs)
Participates in developing judicial procedures and prepares and presents educational materials to assist the Bench and Bar
Assess the appropriateness of mediation or a dispute resolution process for a case and conducts a mediation or dispute resolution process. May serve on statewide or local committees and provide training at national, state, and local conferences
May assist in tracking, reviewing, analyzing, and advising the judicial entity on proposed legislation
Encourages negotiations between the parties in a civil legal dispute and facilitate settlements of cases until an agreement is reached or until settlement does not appear to be possible
May coordinate and oversee legal clinics for pro se litigants
May conduct motion hearings in the capacity of a special master or commissioner and draft recommendations to the judge in civil matters
May research disclosure of information issues under the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) and make recommendations
May propose recommendations on court procedures relevant to cases sent to a court-ordered settlement facilitation program
May engage with community organizations and practitioners in a collaborative effort to implement a fair and standardized approach in the settlement facilitation process
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be a graduate of a law school meeting the standards of accreditation of the American Bar Association
Possess and maintain a license to practice law in the State of New Mexico
Three (3) years of experience in the practice of applicable law, or as a law clerk
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) [http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/]
State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance
Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses
Paid time off, up to eight (8) weeks
Eleven (11) paid holidays
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [http://www.nmpera.org/]
Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations
Free health care, Rx, lab work at facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
Bilingual compensation
Training and career development opportunities
Higher education opportunities and educational leave
May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay
May receive physical fitness leave
Company
New Mexico Courts
We are the Judicial Branch of Government in New Mexico, supporting the work of the New Mexico Supreme Court and the other courts across the state.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Candi Borrecco
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