Staff Attorney-PT

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Part-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: 

● Supports larger public education efforts, e.g. through community engagement and outreach. ● Fosters and cultivates strong relationships with legal advocates, clients, and community members in other environmental justice/environmental and social justice organizations and movements. ● Participates in fundraising activities and events including engaging with donors and funders.

Other Information/Requirements: 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ● Must embrace the Law Center’s mission and be dedicated to working alongside communities on environmental justice issues. ● Demonstrated commitment to movement/community lawyering and experience in racial and social justice, environmental justice and/or equity development work. ● Knowledge of and commitment to the importance and integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and practices, including commitment to equity and justice in litigation and policy.

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: 
Depending on experience
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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