Assistant Attorney General - Government Litigation (DOJ #10115947)
Apply NowCompany: State of New Mexico
Location: Albuquerque, NM 87121
Description:
$37.19 - $66.94 Hourly
$77,354 - $139,238 Annually
This position is a Pay Band LH
Posting Details
The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is charged with representing the state of New Mexico in a wide array of matters, both civil and criminal in nature, from state and federal courts to administrative proceedings and other appearances, in which the state is a party or when interest of the state requires is implicated.
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 Government Litigation Division of the NMDOJ handles some of the state's most dynamic civil litigation, and represents state agencies, public officials, and the judiciary in state and federal courts. Representation can include defending civil lawsuits, defending constitutional issues, defending judges and state officials in writ petitions, and participating in affirmative litigation matters on behalf of the State of New Mexico. The Division also administratively prosecutes cases for over 30 state professional licensing boards and commissions and assists the Office of the Solicitor General with civil appellate matters. The Division also serves as a mentoring and training ground for attorneys with less experience who wish to obtain more experience and develop a civil litigation practice.
How does it get done?
This employee in this position will be expected to represent state agencies, public officials, and the judiciary in state courts, federal courts, or in administrative proceedings. The employee may be expected to provide representation including defending civil lawsuits, defending constitutional issues, defending judges and state officials in writ petitions, and participating in affirmative litigation matters on behalf of the State of New Mexico. The employee will be expected to administratively prosecute cases for state professional licensing boards and commissions and assist the Office of the Solicitor General with civil appellate matters. The employee will be expected to serve as a mentor and contribute to a training ground for attorneys with less experience who wish to obtain more experience and develop a civil litigation practice.
Who are the customers?
The Attorney General is the attorney for the State of New Mexico and the work of an Assistant Attorney General is broadly done for the State of New Mexico. When representing an assigned client, the work is done for the respective state agency, state official, or judge.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a passion for public service and either (1) a background of diverse litigation experience, or (2) an interest in learning and developing their knowledge of civil litigation to further grow and develop their practice. An ideal candidate with higher levels of civil litigation experience should have the following skills and interests: 1. An interest in public policy and/or experience in matters in which the government is a party, including but not limited to experience as a staff attorney, a state general counsel, a prosecutor, or as a contract attorney; and experience with administrative law that includes reading, interpreting, and applying statutes and regulations. 2. Diverse and extensive litigation experience in both state and federal courts involving government entities, and of administrative proceedings. 3. Outstanding legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. 4. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 5. Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. 6. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
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 qualified to apply for limited practice license (Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA). For more information on limited practice licenses, please visit http://nmexam.org/limited-license/
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).
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment as some statewide travel maybe required. Employment requires successful completion of post offer preemployment physical and is subject to criminal background check and is conditional pending results of criminal background check. Must be a citizen of the United States; be eighteen (18) years of age or older; be of good moral character and not have been convicted of a felony offense by a court.
Working Conditions
Office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive person computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting, bending and reaching may be required. Trave will be required, including occasional overnight trips, and candidates must have or be able to obtain a New Mexico driver's license in order to receive a certification to drive a state vehicle upon employment. Must be able to lift 25 to 30 lbs.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
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Agency Contact Information: Stephanie Errickson, (505) 549-9583 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.
$77,354 - $139,238 Annually
This position is a Pay Band LH
Posting Details
The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is charged with representing the state of New Mexico in a wide array of matters, both civil and criminal in nature, from state and federal courts to administrative proceedings and other appearances, in which the state is a party or when interest of the state requires is implicated.
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 Government Litigation Division of the NMDOJ handles some of the state's most dynamic civil litigation, and represents state agencies, public officials, and the judiciary in state and federal courts. Representation can include defending civil lawsuits, defending constitutional issues, defending judges and state officials in writ petitions, and participating in affirmative litigation matters on behalf of the State of New Mexico. The Division also administratively prosecutes cases for over 30 state professional licensing boards and commissions and assists the Office of the Solicitor General with civil appellate matters. The Division also serves as a mentoring and training ground for attorneys with less experience who wish to obtain more experience and develop a civil litigation practice.
How does it get done?
This employee in this position will be expected to represent state agencies, public officials, and the judiciary in state courts, federal courts, or in administrative proceedings. The employee may be expected to provide representation including defending civil lawsuits, defending constitutional issues, defending judges and state officials in writ petitions, and participating in affirmative litigation matters on behalf of the State of New Mexico. The employee will be expected to administratively prosecute cases for state professional licensing boards and commissions and assist the Office of the Solicitor General with civil appellate matters. The employee will be expected to serve as a mentor and contribute to a training ground for attorneys with less experience who wish to obtain more experience and develop a civil litigation practice.
Who are the customers?
The Attorney General is the attorney for the State of New Mexico and the work of an Assistant Attorney General is broadly done for the State of New Mexico. When representing an assigned client, the work is done for the respective state agency, state official, or judge.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a passion for public service and either (1) a background of diverse litigation experience, or (2) an interest in learning and developing their knowledge of civil litigation to further grow and develop their practice. An ideal candidate with higher levels of civil litigation experience should have the following skills and interests: 1. An interest in public policy and/or experience in matters in which the government is a party, including but not limited to experience as a staff attorney, a state general counsel, a prosecutor, or as a contract attorney; and experience with administrative law that includes reading, interpreting, and applying statutes and regulations. 2. Diverse and extensive litigation experience in both state and federal courts involving government entities, and of administrative proceedings. 3. Outstanding legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills. 4. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 5. Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. 6. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
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 qualified to apply for limited practice license (Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA). For more information on limited practice licenses, please visit http://nmexam.org/limited-license/
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).
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment as some statewide travel maybe required. Employment requires successful completion of post offer preemployment physical and is subject to criminal background check and is conditional pending results of criminal background check. Must be a citizen of the United States; be eighteen (18) years of age or older; be of good moral character and not have been convicted of a felony offense by a court.
Working Conditions
Office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive person computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting, bending and reaching may be required. Trave will be required, including occasional overnight trips, and candidates must have or be able to obtain a New Mexico driver's license in order to receive a certification to drive a state vehicle upon employment. Must be able to lift 25 to 30 lbs.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Stephanie Errickson, (505) 549-9583 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.