Staff Attorney – Statewide Intake, Referral & Advice Unit

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

Interviewing applicants on legal issues, providing legal info and advice, referrals, and brief services such as reviewing legal documents, fill out legal forms, write simple letters, brief advocacy calls on behalf of clients and guidance for pro se clients

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

An IRA Attorney may also be asked to provide initial pleadings or other documents in emergency cases. If appropriate, the Intake Attorney will also prepare the client case to be transferred for extended services by an NMLA practice group or specialty unit. Referrals may also be made to NMLA's statewide Volunteer Attorney Program.

Other Information/Requirements: 

NM licensed attorney, passion for working with low-income clients, excellent written and oral communications, multitasking and able to manage a large caseload. Computer skills.

How to Apply: 

Provide a current resume, three references, and a letter of interest explaining what you would like to accomplish if selected for this position by clicking here to apply.

Salary Range: 
Depending upon experience
Contact Information
Name: 
Lisa Sams
Agency/Organization: 
505 Marquette NW, #700
Address: 
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
5055510342
Business Fax: 
New Mexico Legal Aid
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.newmexicolegalaid.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Oct 5 2023
Date to Remove: 
Jan 3 2024

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