Does Office of Second Judicial District Attorney hire Senior Trial Attorney (District Court Prelims/Grand Jury)?

Office of Second Judicial District Attorney looking to hire a qualified Senior Trial Attorney (District Court Prelims/Grand Jury) in United States.

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Senior Trial Attorney (District Court Prelims/Grand Jury)

United States

121 Days ago

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Job Description

The Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney improves the quality of life of the citizens of Bernalillo County by reducing crime through thoughtful enforcement of the law and the development of a criminal justice system. The Office is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is seeking applicants for a Senior Trial Attorney position. Pursuant to the New Mexico District Attorney?s Compensation Plan, the position of attorney is ?At Will? and serves at the pleasure of the District Attorney.

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.

Requirements: Licensed attorney to practice law in good standing either in New Mexico or another state with a New Mexico limited license, 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.

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.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Resume, writing sample and three professional references must be received at the Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney. This advertisement will remain open until filled. Applicants selected for an interview must notify the Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney of the need for a reasonable accommodation due to a Disability.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Criminal, Litigation

Designation

Attorney

Key Skills Required

Basic computerComprehensiveCriminal JusticeCriminal LawDevelopmentEnforcementEqual Employment OpportunityLegal DocumentsPublic RelationsResearchSupervisionWriting

Job Overview

Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 0 - 0 yrs

Contact Information

Company Name: Office of Second Judicial District Attorney

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: N/A

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