Litigation Managing Attorney- Native American Program, Santa Ana, NM

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

NMLA's Native American Program (NAP) provides free legal services - both civil and criminal - to eligible low-income Native Americans living on or near the 19 Pueblos and the Mescalero Apache tribe in New Mexico. In addition to cases promoting family and economic stability, NAP prioritizes cases arising because of someone's status as a Native American, including tribal and Indian law, estate planning involving tribal property, racial discrimination, and tribal criminal court cases.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

This position is based on Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, but requires occasional statewide travel. This position reports to the NAP Director.

Other Information/Requirements: 

In close partnership with the NAP Director, the Litigation Managing Attorney is primarily responsible for providing oversight of NAP's legal work, ensuring compliance with Legal Services Corporation regulations, ensuring that NAP is meeting the legal priorities in conformance with NMLA and NAP policies and procedures, and providing litigation-related professional development to NAP Staff Attorneys.

How to Apply: 

Applicants must submit a current resume and a cover letter to be considered. Your cover letter should include how you satisfy the skills and qualifications specified above and explain your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA. Your application will not be considered unless we receive both of these documents. Send resume AND cover letter to [email protected]

Salary Range: 
$69, 376-$104,547
Contact Information
Name: 
Cina Littlebird
Agency/Organization: 
New Mexico Legal Aid
Address: 
51 Jemez Canyon Dam Road Suite 110
City: 
Santa Ana Pueblo
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87004
Business Phone: 
5058673391
Business Fax: 
5052162997
Email Address: 
[email protected]
newmexicolegalaid.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Mar 28 2025
Date to Remove: 
Jun 26 2025

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