Associate Attorney
The Albuquerque, NM office of Rothstein Donatelli LLP is seeking an associate attorney for its civil rights practice group. The Firm is looking for a New Mexico licensed attorney with at least 2 years or more of litigation experience. The candidate should possess a demonstrated commitment to the welfare of individual clients and include the highest quality of legal practice, especially legal research and writing skills. The ideal candidate will have experience litigating civil rights cases and/or representing survivors of sexual abuse. The associate must be skilled in managing complex litigation and providing staff direction. Rothstein Donatelli has offices in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico, as well as in Tempe, Arizona. The Rothstein Donatelli LLP practice areas include civil rights and discrimination law, representation of survivors of sexual abuse, criminal defense, complex civil litigation, appeals and post-conviction work, and Indian law. Rothstein Donatelli is committed to social justice and vigorously protecting the rights of its clients. Interested candidates should send a resume, references, and writing sample to Manya Snyder at
msnyder@rothsteinlaw.com
Deputy Director of Policy
The City Attorney’s Office seeks an individual 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 apply on line at the City of Albuquerque’s website
www.cabq.gov/jobs
Associate Attorney
Atkinson, Baker & Rodriguez, P.C. is an aggressive, successful Albuquerque-based complex civil commercial and tort litigation firm seeking an extremely hardworking and diligent associate attorney with great academic credentials. This is a terrific opportunity for the right lawyer, if you are interested in a long term future with this firm. A new lawyer with up to 3 years of experience is preferred. Send resumes, references, writing samples, and law school transcripts to Atkinson, Baker & Rodriguez, P.C., 201 Third Street NW, Suite 1850, Albuquerque, NM 87102 or
e_info@abrfirm.com. Please reference Attorney Recruiting.
Litigation Attorney
With 53 offices and over 1,600 attorneys, Lewis Brisbois is one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the nation. Our Albuquerque office is seeking associates with a minimum of three years litigation defense experience. Candidates must have credentials from ABA approved law school, be actively licensed by the New Mexico state bar, and have excellent writing skills. Duties include but are not limited to independently managing a litigation caseload from beginning to end, communicating with clients and providing timely reporting, appearing at depositions and various court appearances and working closely with other attorneys and Partners on matters. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter and two writing samples to
phxrecruiter@lewisbrisbois.com and indicate “New Mexico Litigation Attorney Position”. All resumes will remain confidential.
Full-Time Associate Attorney in Albuquerque Office
Cuddy & McCarthy, LLP, one of the oldest law firms in New Mexico, with 23 attorneys, and offices located in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, has an immediate opening in both our Albuquerque and Santa Fe offices for a full-time Associate Attorney. This is a great opportunity to work in the firm’s general civil practice, handling a caseload pertaining to litigation, school law, insurance defense, labor & employment matters, real estate, trust & probate, as well as other areas of law. Candidates must have 3-4 years of relevant attorney experience. Our ideal candidate will be responsible, organized, a team player, possess strong people skills, as well as excellent time management skills. Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills are required. Candidates must be committed to serving the diverse needs of our clients. Salary based upon qualifications and experience. Please send cover letter, resume, law school transcript and a writing sample to our Executive Director at:
agarcia@cuddymccarthy.com. All submissions will be kept confidential.
Temporary Part Time
and Full Time Paralegal
ATA Services is currently seeking highly qualified temporary part time and full time Paralegal II to work on an assignment in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Work Summary: Employees in this role coordinates administrative support activities and deals with public businesses and other organizations. Employees, under the guidance and direction of an attorney: develop reporting procedures, identify and describe legal problem areas, and inform public as to legal avenues available; keep accurate files of correspondence and materials relating to cases; make investigations, procedure evidence, take statements of witness and prepare affidavits; notarize documents and files in court records; develop and maintain case files; prepare drafts of proposed rules, regulations and resolutions; determine eligibility for representation; search records and deeds; serve summonses, subpoenas and papers Minimum Qualifications: High school or GED and a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Certified Paralegal. ATA Services, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Salary: $25.00 /hour.For more information and to apply Veronica Gutierrez at 505-881-1724 or
vgutierrez@ataservices.net.
Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant
Hinkle Shanor LLP is hiring a legal secretary/legal assistant for a busy medical malpractice defense group in its Santa Fe office. Applicants must have strong typing and computer skills. Experience in calendaring deadlines and court filings in all courts is required. Duties include reviewing, responding to and processing e-mails on a daily basis, reviewing correspondence and pleadings, keeping all files and filing up to date, scheduling depositions, management of electronic files and opening of new files. Familiarity with LMS time and billing software for time entry is a plus. Please send resume and letter of interest to
gromero@hinklelawfirm.com.
Litigation Secretary –
Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Albuquerque office of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is seeking a Litigation Secretary with 3+ years’ experience in the various areas of insurance defense. This full-time position requires knowledge of State and Federal court procedures, court rules, e-filing procedures, and docketing. Experience working with insurance companies is always a plus. ATTRIBUTES: Self-starter who can work with little supervision, be extremely organized and very detail oriented; Ability to multi-task effectively and prioritize incoming work to meet deadlines; Demonstrate a professional demeanor and customer service approach during busy times. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced computer skills with Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Proficient with document management software, docketing and records management systems. Contact: Please email your cover letter and resume to
phxrecruiter@LewisBrisbois.com and include “Albuquerque Litigation Secretary” in the subject line. Lewis Brisbois offers a compensation and benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, vacation and sick leave, 401k and more!
Paralegal
The City of Albuquerque Legal Department is seeking a Paralegal to assist an assigned attorney or attorneys in performing substantive administrative legal work from time of inception through resolution and perform a variety of paralegal duties, including, but not limited to, performing legal research, managing legal documents, assisting in the preparation of matters for hearing or trial, preparing discovery, drafting pleadings, setting up and maintaining a calendar with deadlines, and other matters as assigned. Excellent organization skills and the ability to multitask are necessary. Must be a team player with the willingness and ability to share responsibilities or work independently. Starting salary is $20.69 per hour during an initial, proscribed probationary period. Upon successful completion of the proscribed probationary period, the salary will increase to $21.71 per hour. Competitive benefits provided and available on first day of employment. Please apply at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cabq.