Staff Attorney- Housing, Albuquerque, NM

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

For this position, the staff attorney will handle issue for eligible clients such as:

Eviction prevention
Eviction diversion
Habitability
Reasonable accommodations
Subsidized housing
Low Income housing Tax Credit
Other housing related work

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

The work will include:

Advising clients.
Helping them prepare paperwork.
Representing clients in court and in administrative proceedings.
Conducting community education and outreach to eligible clients and community organizations as necessary.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Experience as a licensed attorney preferred, but exceptional entry-level candidates will be considered.
Admission to practice in New Mexico required.
Must be able to effectively use computer technology and remote communications systems, including shared on-line workspaces, web meetings and videoconferencing. software, to effectively collaborate and co-counsel with staff located in multiple offices.
Familiarity with Office365 is a plus.

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: 
Salary range is $63,376.18 - $100,547.39 depending on experience, plus comprehensive benefits, holiday, and leave packages. For information about NMLA’s generous benefits, and what it is like to work at NMLA
Contact Information
Name: 
New Mexico Legal Aid
Agency/Organization: 
New Mexico Legal Aid
Address: 
505 Marquette Ave NW
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
5055511275
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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