Managing Attorney- Housing Stability

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

Clovis, Hobbs, Las Vegas, Taos, and Santa Ana Pueblo.

NMLA seeks a Managing Attorney for its Statewide Housing Stability Program. This position will manage a variety of statewide and local programs that provide legal services to households facing loss or instability of shelter. This position can be based in any of NMLA's offices, but there is a preference for the manager to be centrally located in the Albuquerque office.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Contributing to the preparation of grant proposals and grant reports;

Building collaborative relationships with community resources;

Supervising and mentoring attorneys, paralegals and other staff and volunteers;

Performing administrative duties and working in close collaboration with other members of NMLA's management team;

Carrying a caseload as sole counsel or co-counsel for low-income individuals and families

Other Information/Requirements: 

Minimum four years as licensed attorney;

Admission to practice in New Mexico required or ability to qualify for a limited license.

Must be able to work effectively in teams and to co-counsel;

Candidates also must possess excellent written and oral communication skills;

How to Apply: 

Applicants must submit a current resume and a cover letter in order to be considered. Your cover letter should include the ways in which 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. To apply click here. As an alternative, you can email the applicant packet to [email protected].

Salary Range: 
DOE
Contact Information
Name: 
Amanda Parker
Agency/Organization: 
New Mexico Legal Aid
Address: 
505 Marquette NW
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
505-396-7235
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.newmexicolegalaid.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Aug 16 2024
Date to Remove: 
Nov 14 2024

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