Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Appeals
Criminal Appeals Division
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- Albuquerque
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Apply by 06/14/2024
Salary
$37.19 – $66.94 Hourly
$77,354 – $139,238 Annually
This position is a Pay Band LH
Posting Details
The Criminal Appeals Division within the New Mexico Department of Justice represents the State of New Mexico in criminal appellate and post-conviction proceedings. The Division works not only to do justice in particular cases, but also to advance and develop the law in a positive direction.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
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Employment Requirements
All Attorney classifications must be and remain licensed as an attorney, in good standing, by the Supreme Court of New Mexico, or licensed as an attorney and in good standing by the highest court of another state and eligible pursuant to the limited license provisions (See Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA).
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment as some statewide travel maybe required. Employment is subject to criminal background check and is conditional pending results of criminal background check. Be of good moral character and not have been convicted of a felony offense by a court of this state, any other state or the United States.
Working Conditions
ASGs work extensively on computers in an office setting. Sometimes, ASGs appear in court for oral arguments, or for post-conviction proceedings. This will occasionally require travel.
Office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting, including during public meetings and hearings. Must be able to lift 25 lbs, and some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Travel will be required, including occasional overnight trips, and candidates must have or be able to obtain a New Mexico driver’s license in order to receive a certification to drive a state vehicle upon employment.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
Agency Contact Information: Tim Maestas
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.