Full-Time Staff Attorney – Civil Legal Services

Full-time

No

The Senior Citizens’ Law Office, Inc. (SCLO) is currently seeking a full-time Staff Attorney to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. As an Elder Law Attorney, you will have the opportunity to provide free and reduced-cost civil legal services to older New Mexicans, with a focus on housing, health care, benefits, economic security, and autonomy-protecting mechanisms. This is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in public interest and poverty law, who is patient and sensitive to seniors.

Organization: Senior Citizens’ Law Office, Inc.
Job Title: Full-Time Staff Attorney – Civil Legal Services
Job Location: Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Elder Law Attorney

Position Overview:

- SCLO is seeking a full-time staff attorney with a passion for elder law to join our team in Albuquerque, NM.
- The attorney will focus on providing legal representation and services to seniors aged 60 and older, primarily in Central New Mexico.
- The position is full-time with a 36-hour workweek, and will involve a broad range of legal services from brief services to full representation.
- The attorney will also conduct community education and outreach activities, including educational presentations and legal clinics.
- SCLO attorneys are highly collaborative and supportive of each other, with regular meetings to discuss complex cases and share resources.
- The ideal candidate will have a desire to work in public interest and poverty law, and be patient and sensitive to seniors.
- SCLO offers a generous employment plan, including 100% of health and dental premium for the employee, paid vacation and sick leave, and a matching 403(b) pension.
- Salary is dependent on experience.

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal representation and services to seniors aged 60 and older, primarily in Central New Mexico.
- Conduct community education and outreach activities, including educational presentations and legal clinics.
- Attend regular attorney meetings to discuss complex cases and share resources.
- Build collaborative relationships with SCLO staff, partner legal services agencies, and the community.
- Manage a caseload and maintain excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Spanish is a plus, but not a requirement.

Requirements:

- Graduate of accredited law school.
- Licensed New Mexico Bar member or licensed in another state and eligible to waive into the New Mexico Bar (See NMRA , or 15-107).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage a caseload and build collaborative relationships.
- Proficiency in Spanish is a plus, but not a requirement.

How to Apply:

- Applications should be emailed to and must include a cover letter, writing sample, current resume, and three references.
- The submission deadline is until filled, and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

SCLO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

- Full-time position with a 36-hour workweek.
- Generous employment plan, including 100% of health and dental premium for the employee, paid vacation and sick leave, and a matching 403(b) pension.
- Salary is dependent on experience.

If you are passionate about elder law and helping seniors in need, this is an excellent opportunity for you. Apply now and join our team at Senior Citizens’ Law Office, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM.

Not specified

100% health and dental premium, paid vacation and sick leave, matching 403(b) pension

Spanish (preferred)

Legal research, advocacy, communication, collaboration, Spanish proficiency (preferred)

Graduate of accredited law school

Email application to with cover letter, writing sample, current resume, and three references

Qualification and Experience Graduate of accredited law school, licensed New Mexico Bar member or eligible to waive in

Legal