Job Title: Managing Attorney for Santa Fe, Taos, and Las Vegas Offices Job Responsibilities: The Managing Attorney at the organization will oversee the Santa Fe, Taos, and Las Vegas offices. This role involves leading the organization's advocacy efforts throughout north central and northeastern New Mexico. Key responsibilities include: - Supervising and mentoring staff attorneys, paralegals, other staff, and volunteers. - Performing administrative duties and collaborating c
Job Title: Limited Practitioner Job Responsibilities: The Limited Practitioner position at the organization is designed to provide recent law school graduates or third-year law students with practical experience in the field of indigent defense. Under the supervision and direction of an assigned licensed attorney, a Limited Practitioner is expected to perform a variety of duties, which may include: - Assisting attorneys in preparing legal documents, conducting legal researc
Job Title: Deputy Director - Statewide Operations Job Responsibilities: - Oversee designated aspects of program delivery statewide and assist the executive director to ensure efficient service delivery. - Help develop statewide service delivery and staffing plans and assist in executing these plans. - Conduct monitoring visits to program offices alongside other management staff. - Supervise and mentor managing attorneys and practice group managers. - Participate in strategic
Internship Program at the **Members Only** (LOPD) - Fall internship opportunity in criminal law and courtroom litigation - Gain exposure to providing holistic representation to indigent clients - Work directly with attorneys on felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases - Based in Albuquerque office with opportunities at other LOPD offices - Paired with experienced attorneys to learn court procedures and local practices - Perform complex legal work, prepare documents, and assist in
Job Title: Spring Internship Program Job Responsibilities: The Spring Internship Program at the organization provides law students with exposure to the practice of criminal law, courtroom litigation, and holistic representation of indigent clients. Interns and externs work directly with attorneys on felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases. Specific responsibilities include: - Performing complex technical legal work. - Preparing documents and correspondence. - Taking statemen