Staff Attorney

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

Maintains an individual caseload, engaging in client-directed litigation in state and federal court, including appellate work, before administrative agencies and potentially international tribunals. ● Involvement and engagement with policy development, including the legislative session, that supports and furthers NMELC’s mission ● Keeps the Executive Director, legal team, staff, and larger community informed of relevant legal and policy developments.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

● Prepares and presents reports to staff, Board of Directors, community, and the public. ● Represents NMELC at national, state, and local meetings, conferences, in the media, in the community, as part of coalitions, and at relevant events. ● Supports larger public education efforts, e.g. through community engagement and outreach.

Other Information/Requirements: 

● Experience working in coalitions of community-based and advocacy organizations. ● Exceptional listening and negotiating skills and ability to facilitate conversation and drive decisions in a consensus-driven team and organization. ● Excellent strategic judgment and the drive to effectuate challenging campaigns. ● Appellate litigation experience.

How to Apply: 

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples minimum, and three references electronically to Dr. Virginia Necochea, Executive Director at [email protected]. All required documents must be submitted electronically. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Interviews may be conducted via online video conference.

Salary Range: 
72-80k
Contact Information
Name: 
Virginia Necochea
Agency/Organization: 
NMELC
Address: 
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87105
Business Phone: 
(505) 989-9022
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
[email protected]
nmelc.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Jul 19 2023
Date to Remove: 
Aug 8 2023

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