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Employees of the District Attorney’s office are entrusted with the critical work of protecting and fighting for our community, striving for a safer place to live and providing assistance to victims of a crime. The District Attorney seeks to grow and hire a diverse team of prosecutors, paralegals, investigators, victim advocates, staff and interns to support the mission of the office. Employees are expected to maintain a high standard of integrity and professionalism, support a positive and healthy work-life balance, and encouraged to pursue personal and professional development during their career with our agency.
Employees are provided with comprehensive benefits to include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Annual, Sick, and 10 State & Federal Holidays
- PERA Retirement with Employee Contribution at 10.42%
For more information on applying contact Sara Gann, Human Resource Administrator:
sgann@da.state.nm.us
Actively Recruiting for the following vacancies
**Senior Trial Attorney
(This is an at-will position. The elected District Attorney has final discretion on hiring and retaining for this position, including which qualifications and performance standards will apply.)
Salary Range: $82,739-$103,424/ Annually (Hiring salary depends on experience and budget availability)
Requirements: Licensed attorney to practice law in New Mexico plus a minimum of four (4) years as a practicing attorney in criminal law or three (3) years as a prosecuting attorney.
Preferred Qualifications: Five (5) to seven (7) years or more of relevant prosecution experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: This position requires comprehensive and current knowledge and skills in the areas of criminal prosecution, rules of evidence and rules of criminal procedure; public relations; organization and supervision; basic computer skills including working knowledge of office systems; fully effective trial skills; ability to draft legal documents; ability to work effectively with other criminal agencies; ability to communicate effectively; ability to research/analyze information and situations. Works independently with minimal consultation with supervisors (except for higher profile or complex cases). Significant prosecutorial discretion on cases within assigned case load.
Job Duties: Incumbent may handle all levels of crimes. May undertake special projects such as community education projects and law enforcement training. Leads or assists in trial teams; performs other non-prosecution duties as assigned; supervises or mentors other attorneys and/or staff, performs training for staff; performs other related job duties.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in office, courtroom and community environments. Some physical effort and travel may be required. Incumbent may be required to work under stressful situations and/or conditions.
Application Deadline: Until the position is filled