Senior Trial Attorney- Santa Fe at New Mexico Admin Office of the District Attorneys

Purpose:This position provides for the prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases.Supervision:Incumbent receives general supervision from the assigned supervisor. Incumbent may providesupervision of employees and units (such as domestic violence unit). May provide input on employeedevelopment discipline etc.Examples of Work Performed:Incumbent may handle all levels of crimes. May undertake special projects such as community educationprojects and law enforcement training. Leads or assists in trial teams; performs other non-prosecutionduties as assigned; supervises or mentors other attorneys and/or staff performs training for staff;performs other related job duties.Distinguishing Characteristics:This is an advanced level position of the attorney series. The incumbent may demonstrate the ability toprogress to the next level by acquiring relevant experience.Working Conditions:Work is performed in office courtroom and community environments. Some physical effort and travelmay be required. Incumbent may be required to work under stressful situations and/or conditions.Knowledge Skills and Abilities:This position requires comprehensive and current knowledge and skills in the areas of criminalprosecution rules of evidence and rules of criminal procedure; public relations; organization andsupervision; basic computer skills including working knowledge of office systems; fully effective trialskills; ability to draft legal documents; ability to work effectively with other criminal agencies; ability tocommunicate effectively; ability to research/analyze information and situations. Works independentlywith minimal consultation with supervisors (except for higher profile or complex cases). Significantprosecutorial discretion on cases within assigned case load.Requirements:Licensed attorney to practice law in New Mexico plus a minimum of four (4) years as a practicingattorney in criminal law or three (3) years as a prosecuting attorney.Preferred Qualifications:Five (5) to seven (7) years or more of relevant prosecution experience.Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5pSalary: $$85222-$106527 (depending on experience)Benefits:Health Dental Vision PTO Parental Leave RetirementRequired Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Law,Legal Operations,Application Engineering,Arbitration Law,Branding Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1