$37.19 – $66.94 Hourly

$77,354 – $139,238 Annually

This position is a Pay Band LH

The Department of Justice has broad statutory authority over civil legal matters and proceedings involving the state.  The Civil Rights Division fights discrimination and works to ensure that all people are given an equal opportunity to participate in civic society. The Division accepts and reviews complaints alleging civil rights violations and brings enforcement actions under state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, housing, public education, and public accommodation on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, source of income or disability.

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time.  Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

The Department of Justice is looking for candidates that demonstrate excellence in the following:

-Committed to and values public service and diversity, equity, and inclusion;
-Strong litigation, analytical, research, oral, written, and negotiation skills;
-Excels at learning new areas of law and takes initiative to learn quickly and dive into subject matter;
-Exhibits active listening and effective communication with the public, courts, colleagues, staff and leadership;
-Accepts, adapts, and contributes positively to change;
-Takes a result-oriented, open-minded, and innovative approach to overcoming challenges and dealing with crises;

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.

Benefits:

Agency Contact Information: Tim Maestas

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.