Attorney (OFRA #10116822)

Onsite$83,782 - $134,056/yrPosted 6 days ago

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Job details

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Work type: Onsite
Compensation: $83,782 - $134,056/yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Apply on: careers.share.nm.gov

About this role

Salary

$40.28 - $64.45 Hourly

$83,790 - $134,063 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C11

Posting Details

The Office of Family Representation and Advocacy (OFRA) provides high-quality legal representation and advocacy for New Mexico families in the child abuse and neglect system.

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Why does the job exist?

The Attorney position will provide legal representation for children, youth, eligible adults, indigent parents, and other legal parties who are the subject of, or who are at risk of being the subject of, abuse or neglect proceedings, Families in Need of Court Ordered Services (FINCOS) proceedings of Fostering Connections proceedings. This includes proceedings for the termination of parental rights, adoption proceedings, or other abuse/neglect, FINCOS, or Fostering Connections proceedings designated by the Office of Family Representation and Advocacy.

How does it get done?

Duties for this position include:
- Providing legal representation for the parties listed above under guidance of the Legal Services Director.
- Drafting legal documentation such as legal memos, petitions, proposed orders, discovery documents, briefs, and other administrative and litigation related documents.
- Represent clients in court and administrative proceedings.
- Negotiate or review settlement agreements.
- Collaborate with OFRA Divisions to ensure that clients receive other appropriate services and support.

Who are the customers?

New Mexico children, youth, eligible young adults, indigent parents, and other legal parties who are subject or at risk of being the subject of proceedings designated by OFRA, as defined by statute.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience with, and passion for, working with underprivileged clients.
- Appreciate of cultural diversity with a desire to make a difference in the lives in New Mexico.
- Ability to balance multiple competing demands.
- Bilingual skills preferred.

Minimum Qualification

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or obtain a limited law license within six (6) months of hire (See Rule 15-304 NMRA). Individuals pursuing the limited law license may not engage in the practice of law until the limited law license has been granted.

Employment Requirements

All Attorney classifications must be and remain licensed as an attorney, in good standing, by the Supreme Court of New Mexico, or licensed as an attorney and in good standing by the highest court of another state and eligible pursuant to the limited license provisions (See Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA).

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Direct client interaction and travel will be required.

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.

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Agency Contact Information: Angelica Anaya-Allen, [email protected] Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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