Assistant Attorney General - Land Grants & Acequias
Guadalupe Hidalgo Treaty Division
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- Santa Fe
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Apply by 05/10/2024
Salary
$37.19 – $66.94 Hourly
$77,354 – $139,238 Annually
This position is a Pay Band LH
Posting Details
The New Mexico Department of Justice is charged with representing the state of New Mexico in a wide array of matters, both civil and criminal in nature, from state and federal courts to administrative proceedings and other appearances. The Guadalupe Hidalgo Treaty Division (Treaty Division) is located within Civil Affairs, and was created by state law to review, oversee and address concerns related to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and Article 2, Section 5 of the Constitution of New Mexico.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
How does it get done?
Monitor Treaty Compliance: review, oversee and address concerns related to the provisions of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo that have not been implemented or observed in the spirit of Article 2, Section 5 of the Constitution of New Mexico. This will include developing considerable knowledge of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the interplay of law and history on the rights, privileges and immunities, civil, political and religious guarantees under the treaty.
Representing Public Bodies: serve as one of two assigned legal counsel to the New Mexico Land Grant Council and the New Mexico Acequia Commission, as well as any other assigned public bodies, and advise members during public meetings, work closely with staff and officers between meetings, conduct research, and provide written and verbal legal advice, training, and support to the public body and its staff.
Engagement with Government and Non-Government Stakeholders: create and maintain working relationships, and collaborate as appropriate, with government and non-government stakeholders on legal and policy matters pertaining to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and other issues affecting land grants and acequias.
Outreach and Training: assist in the development and implementation of recurring outreach and training programs for local land grants and acequias that include practical information on legal requirements, including governmental accountability and transparency, procurement and finance, and other best practices.
Legislative and Policy Matters: identify and research legislative needs, prepare advisory opinions, attend legislative standing and interim committees, provide proposals to the division director and executive office, and assist with other projects at the local, state, and federal levels.
Collaboration with Other Divisions: collaborate with other divisions in the agency as needed or as assigned on matters related to land grants, acequias, and related issues.
Other Duties as Assigned: assist as needed on projects within Civil Affairs, which may include work with other public bodies, government accountability, and other legal and policy matters.
Who are the customers?
Mexico. When representing state public bodies the job is done for, and the client is, the members of the public body and, indirectly, staff who serve the public body.
Ideal Candidate
– representing or working with land grants and acequias, or other traditional communities;
– knowledge of and appreciation for New Mexico history as it relates to land grants and acequias;
– public policy work that includes drafting, reading, interpreting, and applying statutes and regulations on a regular basis;
– experience working with or for a public body or other organization that follows parliamentary procedures to discuss business, formulate policy, adopt rules, and vote to issue decisions;
– knowledge of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act, Inspection of Public Records Act, Governmental Conduct Act, and related laws;
– excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in learning new technology, and the ability to independently multi-task in a high-volume environment with the possibility of frequent interruptions;
– demonstrated experience effectively communicating with lay persons and the public, including on controversial, sensitive and difficult topics;
– conducting trainings on legal and policy matters; and
– familiarity with areas of law that affect land grants and acequias, including but not limited to natural resources law, environmental law, planning and zoning, and procurement.
Minimum Qualification
Substitution Table
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
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. Some occasional travel, including overnight travel, may be required in and out of state.
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.
