Santa Fe, New Mexico
Graduate School Legal Intern (DOT/GO/BUS SUP #10117031)
Job details
- Location
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $38,875 - $58,323/yr
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Apply on
- careers.share.nm.gov
About this role
Salary
$18.69 - $28.04 Hourly
$38,885 - $58,327 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C3
Posting Details
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) provides a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while promoting economic development and preserving the environment of New Mexico.
The Office of General Counsel manages the legal affairs for the NMDOT. The Operations and Finance Practice Group addresses legal and management issues related to the NMDOT's construction and maintenance operations, including: construction law; water rights; state and federal program environmental and funding compliance; and contractor eligibility matters, as well as providing counsel on most procurement matters. The Administration, Torts, and Employment Practice Group provides legal counsel and representation in matters of administrative/operations support, including policy development, employment and labor law, civil rights, garnishments, damage claims, Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) and torts. The Special Projects and Modal Programs Group provides legal counsel and representation in matters of rulemaking, regulatory enforcement, intra- & inter-governmental agreements, contracts and procurement, and grant administration. The Right of Way Practice Group assists in the acquisition of land needed to improve and widen highways, including negotiating with adjacent property owners and filing condemnation cases, when needed. This group also advises NMDOT management on various other right-of-way issues, including the use of NMDOT rights-of-way for access, utilities, broadband deployment, and highway beautification.
Why does the job exist?
How does it get done?
* Legal research for all practice groups and assist attorneys and paralegals in various areas as needed. Handling legal documents and preparing correspondence, assisting paralegal with destruction of document timelines.
This position will assist the TRA Unit with duties to include:
* Assist Hearing Examiner prepare for hearings, including document preparation and file creation.
* Attend hearings and assist Hearing Examiner with the management of on-line hearings utilizing the Zoom meeting platform and the YouTube streaming platform.
* At the direction of Hearing Examiner, communicate with parties by sending important messages and assisting the parties with any technology issues they may have.
Who are the customers?
Ideal Candidate
* Second (2nd) or third (3rd) year law student.
* Collecting evidence and taking witness statements.
* Organizing large amounts of records, physical documents and electronic records, into a coherent, accessible format.
* Conducting electronic legal research and preparation of summaries of the legal issues presented and relevant law for the requesting attorney.
* Creating first draft documents for attorneys including legal pleadings, discovery requests and responses, witness lists, motions and other legal filings.
Minimum Qualification
Employment Requirements
Working Conditions
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Agency Contact Information: John P. Newell (505) 469-6411 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
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