Attorney Position
Small, collegial Santa Fe, New Mexico firm seeks motivated attorney to become part of busy real estate, business and litigation practice. Looking for attorney with 2–7 years’ experience, and strong research, writing and people skills. Excellent opportunity to join a well-established practice as well as to build and develop your own areas of interest. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume, references and short writing sample to: Hays & Friedman, P.A., 530-B Harkle Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505, or submit information to
ameliam@haysfriedmanlaw.com. All inquires will be kept confidential.
Full-time and Part-time Attorney
Jay Goodman and Associates Law Firm, PC is seeking one full-time and one part-time attorney to represent clients at our Albuquerque and Santa Fe Offices. Candidates must be licensed in New Mexico and have 4 or more years’ experience with Family Law and Civil Litigation. Compensation DOE, benefits include, health insurance, 401k, flexible hours, PTO. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination against anyone. All replies will be maintained as confidential. Please email resume to
jay@jaygoodman.com
Bilingual Staff Attorney –
Quincy, Washington
Northwest Justice Project, Washington State’s largest provider of Legal Services seeks a Bilingual Staff Attorney in our Quincy, Washington office. NJP seeks applications from qualified attorneys committed to supporting our mission in this new location. Experience in affirmative litigation in state or federal court and experience in addressing systemic issues is a plus, but not required. Significant civil legal aid and related advocacy experience is also preferred. Applicants should have demonstrated experience working with low-income client communities, and be culturally competent working with communities of color, limited English speakers and persons with disabilities. Washington State Bar Association membership in good standing, the ability to acquire membership through reciprocity, or ability to take the next Washington bar exam is required. Spanish language fluency is required. Please go to this link for more information and instructions on how to apply:
https://nwjustice.org/node/1301
Litigation Attorney
Cordell & Cordell, P.C., a domestic litigation firm with over 100 offices across 38 states, is currently seeking an experienced litigation attorney for an immediate opening in its offices in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, NM. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in the state of New Mexico, have minimum of 3 years of litigation experience with 1st chair family law preferred. The position offers 100% employer paid premiums including medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, as well as 401K and wellness plan. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a growing firm with offices throughout the United States. To be considered for this opportunity please email your resume with cover letter indicating which office(s) you are interested in to Hamilton Hinton at
hhinton@cordelllaw.com
Associate Attorney
The Santa Fe office of Hinkle Shanor LLP is looking for an associate attorney to join its employment and civil rights defense practice. The associate attorney’s job duties will be focused on writing and contributing to the employment group’s federal and appellate practice. Experience is preferred, and candidates should have a strong academic background, excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to work independently. Applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to Santa Fe. Please send resume, law school transcript, and writing sample to Hinkle Shanor LLP’s office manager, Gilbert Romero, at
gromero@hinklelawfirm.com.
Assistant City Attorney
The City of Albuquerque Legal Department is hiring an Assistant City Attorney position in the Property and Finance division of the City Attorney’s Office. The position will administer the traffic arraignment program, approximately 20 hours per week, and assist in areas of real estate and land use, governmental affairs, regulatory law, procurement, general commercial transaction issues, and civil litigation. The department’s team of attorneys provide legal advice and guidance to City departments and boards, as well as represent the City and City Council on complex matters before administrative tribunals and in New Mexico State and Federal courts. Attention to detail and strong writing skills are essential. Applicant must be an active member of the State Bar of New Mexico in good standing or able to attain bar membership within three months of hire. Salary will be based upon experience. Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to attention of “Legal Department Assistant City Attorney Application” c/o Angela M. Aragon, Executive Assistant/HR Coordinator; P.O. Box 2248, Albuquerque, NM 87103, or
amaragon@cabq.gov.
Deputy City Attorney for Policy
The City Attorney’s Office seeks an attorney to work on the evaluation, development and execution of the City’s public policy initiatives. The work requires strong writing, analytical and advocacy skills. The successful applicant will work closely with constituents and community agencies with a broad range of interests and positions to shape priorities to positively impact the residents of Albuquerque. The position serves as a liaison to our external partners (which may include governments and nonprofit organizations) and ensures that our advocacy outcomes are effectively identified and achieved. This person will track project status, timelines, deliverables, and project requirements. This role is heavily involved in outreach and works closely with the Chief Administrative Officer and City Attorney to ensure the City continues to address the needs and priorities of Albuquerque communities on an on-going basis. Requirements: Experience with underserved or vulnerable populations; Master’s Degree in related field or Juris Doctor. Juris Doctor strongly preferred. If attorney, must be licensed in New Mexico within six months of hire; In-depth understanding of city, state, and federal legislative and budget processes and grant application, administration, and compliance; Strong commitment to social justice, policy advocacy and research. Salary DOE. Please send resumes and cover letters to attention of “Legal Department” c/o Angela M. Aragon, Executive Assistant/HR Coordinator; P.O. Box 2248, Albuquerque, NM 87103 or
amaragon@cabq.gov .
Commercial Liability Defense, Coverage Litigation Attorney P/T Maybe F/T
Our well-established, regional, law practice seeks a contract or possibly full time attorney with considerable litigation experience, including familiarity with details of pleading, motion practice, and of course legal research and writing. We work in the are of insurance law, defense of tort claims, regulatory matters, and business and corporate support. A successful candidate will have excellent academics and five or more years of experience in these or highly similar areas of practice. Intimate familiarity with state and federal rule of civil procedure. Admission to the NM bar a must; admission to CO, UT, WY a plus. Apply with a resume, salary history, and five-page legal writing sample. Work may be part time 20+ hours per week moving to full time with firm benefits as case load develops. We are open to "of counsel" relationships with independent solo practitioners. We are open to attorneys working from our offices in Durango, CO, or in ABQ or SAF or nearby. Compensation for billable hours at hourly rate to be agreed, generally in the range of $45 - $65 per hour. Attorneys with significant seniority and experience may earn more. F/T accrues benefits. Apply with resume, 5-10p legal writing example to
revans@evanslawfirm.com with "NM Attorney applicant" in the subject line."
Litigation Paralegal
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is seeking a professional, proactive Litigation Paralegal to join our Albuquerque office. Candidates should be proficient in all aspects of the subpoena process, reviewing medical records, and research. Performs any and all other duties as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Department, Office and Firm. Practices and fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation. Ability to work independently with minimal direction. Ability to work directly with partners, associates, co-counsel and clients. Ability to delegate tasks and engage firm resources in the completion of large projects. Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented. Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to think critically and analytically in a pressured environment. Ability to multi-task and to manage time effectively. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, familiarity with computerized litigation databases. Ability to perform electronic research using Lexis. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 5+ years of substantive litigation experience; Experienced, well-organized and independent paralegal to provide support to multiple attorneys; Expected to bill a minimum of 1,600 hours annually; E-filing experience in state and federal courts; Comprehensive knowledge of all facets of trial; case management, doc review and trial experience; Proficiency in e-discovery and litigation support; Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities and have excellent oral and written communication skills Litigation paralegal will exercise excellent judgment and decision making skills, strong organizational skills. CONTACT: All candidates should submit their resume, a writing sample and cover letter and reference ABQ Paralegal in the subject line to:
phxrecruiter@lewisbrisbois.com. Please no recruiters and no phone inquiries regarding this posting.
CLE Program Coordinator
The New Mexico State Bar Foundation Center for Legal Education seeks a career-oriented, full-time, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program Coordinator. The Foundation is a non-profit New Mexico accredited CLE course provider dedicated to providing high quality, affordable educational programs to the legal community. CLE offers a full range of educational services including live seminars, live webcasts, live replays, national series teleseminars and online self-study videos. Visit
nmbar.org/CLE. The successful applicant must have an interest or background in effective training delivery methods and eLearning along with excellent project management, customer service, computer, and communication skills. Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Minimum Associates’ degree plus 1 to 2 years related work experience required. Generous benefits package. $17-20 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. To be considered, submit a cover letter and resume. EOE. For full details and instruction on how to apply visit
https://www.nmbar.org/NmbarDocs/AboutUs/Careers/CLE2020.pdf