New Mexico Courts · 3 months ago
Appellate Attorney- Associate (U) or Appellate Attorney - Senior (U) #00054770-21600, Full-Time, At-Will in Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe, NM
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$41.81/hr - $52.26/hr
5+ years expThe New Mexico Courts is seeking a full-time Appellate Attorney to support the Court's mission of ensuring equal justice under law. The role involves providing legal advice, performing legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting the Court with appellate procedures.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
The Appellate Attorney – Associate (At-Will) is responsible for drafting recommendations and proposed dispositions for assigned cases, memorandum opinions, judgements, orders, and decisions for review
Assists the Court with the exercise of its constitutional rulemaking authority and provides staff support for the Court’s rulemaking committees, boards, and commissions
May screen pro se petitions for jurisdictional and procedural prerequisites
May respond 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
May perform review of disposition of Driving While Intoxicated and Domestic Violence cases on appeal from Metropolitan Court and reviews cases on appeal from Motor Vehicle Department license revocation hearings
Analyzes briefs, records, and legal authorities cited
Assists in providing justices and judges with information and recent opinions to ensure compliance with current law
May draft 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
May 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
May evaluate proposed rule changes, draft comments and attend trials and hearings
Meet with and advise Justices, Judges or other staff on legal matters as they arise in the course of court operations
May assist management on personnel issues and ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, rules, regulations, court and AOC policies and procedures
May assist with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations to Bid (ITBs)
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 court on proposed legislation
Other duties as assigned
The Appellate Attorney – Senior (At-Will) is responsible for reviewing cases, performing legal research, and identifying, analyzing, and assessing the impact of applicable law
May train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate performance
Drafts recommendations and proposed dispositions for assigned cases
Screens pro se petitions for jurisdiction and procedural prerequisites
May respond on behalf of the Court 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
May lead the reviews and disposition of Driving while Intoxicated and Domestic Violence cases on appeal from Metropolitan Court and review cases on appeal from Motor Vehicle Department license revocation hearings
Recommends appropriate courses of action and dispositions
Drafts memoranda of law, proposed opinions, and orders for administrative appeals of record and de novo appeals
Analyzes briefs, records, and legal authorities cited
Creates proposed orders addressing petitions for extraordinary writs and motions in civil and criminal matters
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
May assist management on personnel issues and ensures compliance with applicable employment laws, rules, regulations, court, and AOC policies, and procedures
May assist with requests for proposals and invitations to bid
May develop judicial procedures and documentation for conducting stream adjudication and provide legal direction to judges and courts related to stream adjudication cases
Prepares and makes oral presentations, training or continuing education at national, state and local conferences
Attends trials and hearings, and meets with court administration and staff on legal or court matters
Researches proposed legislation, provide testimony and participate in developing strategies for passage of legislation
Communicates, supports, and develops working relationships with associated parties
Prepares curriculum or workshop materials for training and educational programs
Ensures compliance with statuary deadlines and budgetary limitations
May serve on statewide or local committees
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
Five (5) years of experience in the practice of applicable law, or as a law clerk for Appellate Attorney- Associate
Seven (7) years of experience in the practice of applicable law for Appellate Attorney - Senior
If assigned the supervision of one (1) legal staff employee, seven (7) years of experience in the practice of applicable law, of which one (1) year must have been as a supervisor
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 accrued annually
Paid time off and retirement buyback
Eleven (11) paid holidays annually
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, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
Bilingual compensation
Training and career development opportunities
Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
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
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