Salary: The LOPD offers unpaid internships and volunteer opportunities. However, students may be able to earn credit for their internship or secure specialized funding through fellowships, educational institutions or other organizations. Internship Program at LOPD: Gain Experience in Criminal Defense and Courtroom Litigation Are you a law student looking for hands-on experience in criminal defense and courtroom litigation? Look no further than the Internship Program
Job Title: Spring Internship Program - Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD) Job Responsibilities: The Spring Internship Program at the Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD) offers law students the opportunity to gain practical experience in criminal law, courtroom litigation, and holistic representation of indigent clients. Interns and externs will work directly with attorneys on felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases. Responsibilities include: - Performing complex
**Job Title: Criminal Defense Attorney (3401)** **Job Responsibilities:** The Criminal Defense Attorney at the organization is tasked with providing professional legal services to represent juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research, and analysis. The position is classified under Public Defender 2, 3, or 4 levels, with the classification determined at the time of hire based on the applicant's job-related qualifications and agency cr
Job Title: Criminal Defense Attorney (3401) Job Responsibilities: - Represent clients in all misdemeanors or juvenile cases and low to medium level felonies with limited supervision. - Provide guidance and mentoring to lower-level attorneys and law clerks. - Work under the direction and guidance of higher-level attorneys and/or managing attorney. - Conduct plea bargaining with district attorneys and other parties to establish agreements to resolve cases. - Attend seminars, t
Job Title: Criminal Defense Attorney (3401) Job Responsibilities: The Criminal Defense Attorney position at the organization involves providing professional legal services for representing juvenile and adult indigent clients. The attorney will engage in various areas such as litigation, appeal, counsel, research, and analysis. Attorneys at this level, specifically classified as Public Defender 2 (PD2), will handle a variety of misdemeanors and may assist in juvenile and yout
Position Title: Chief Judge Department: Tribal Court Employment Status: Exempt Salary Grade: E7/DOQ Opening Date: December 5, 2023 Closing Date: Open until filled Job Summary The Chief Judge is tasked with the crucial role of impartially hearing and deciding judicial matters under the jurisdiction of the Mescalero Apache Tribal Law and Order Code, along with relevant ordinances, regulations, and applicable Federal laws. The Chief Judge oversees Associate Judges and ini
Position Title: Public Defender Department: Tribal Court Employment Status: Exempt Grade: E4/Negotiable DOE Job Summary: The Public Defender is responsible for representing individuals facing criminal complaints within the Mescalero Apache Tribal Court. The role involves collaborating with the Chief Prosecutor’s Office to resolve criminal cases through various means such as deferred prosecution for treatment, counseling, family therapy, plea agreements, trials, sentencin...
Position Title: Chief Prosecutor Department: Prosecutor Employment Status: Exempt Grade: E5 Date Opened: November 18, 2021, Open Until Filled Job Summary The Chief Prosecutor is responsible for upholding the **Members Only**’s Constitution and Tribal Code to ensure the safety and welfare of tribal members, as well as the protection of public and personal property and resources. The role involves representing the Tribe in criminal complaints and prosecuting individuals accused of ...
Position Title: Associate General Counsel Department: Tribal Administration Employment Status: Exempt Pay range: E6/$76,731- $115,128 Opening Date: May 8, 2025 Closing Date: Open until filled Job Summary The Associate General Counsel, under the supervision of the Senior General Counsel, provides comprehensive legal advice to the Tribe and its various sub-entities. This role covers a wide array of legal areas including, but not limited to, contracts, employment, Indian