State Investigator - Impact Litigation

Impact Litigation Bureau

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Apply by 06/05/2025

Salary

$23.07 – $36.91 Hourly

$47,989 – $76,782 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

Posting Details

The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is expanding its focus on high-level legal matters with the new Impact Litigation Division.  The State Investigator will play a significant role in performing professional investigative work in the enforcement of state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and the enforcement of state agency promulgated rules and regulations.

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

Why does the job exist?

The State Investigator gathers and documents facts, conducts interviews, examines records and collects evidence for violations of law or agency governing statutes, rules or regulations.  The investigators assists division attorneys and support staff with key tasks to address some of the most important issues and challenges facing citizens and the State of New Mexico.

How does it get done?

-Reviews and responds to complaints and allegations of violations and obtains statements regarding investigated issues.
-Initiates and serves subpoenas for documents and other evidentiary items; serves subpoenas on witnesses.
-Investigates and replies to correspondence regarding hearings and other case matters.
-Collects and analyzes information and related evidence involving agreements, documents, financial records, physical aspects and other facts relating to organizational entities and/or individuals being investigated.
-Interviews possible targets; obtains signed statements and affidavits from targets, victims and witnesses; serves legal documents as required.
-Creates reports, charts, graphs and spreadsheets to reflect information gathered through interviews, investigations, reviews of public documents and research.
-Reviews reports of investigations to ensure completeness and proper application of the governing laws or regulations.
-Cooperates with and assists regulatory and law enforcement agencies and may testify in courts or administrative hearings.
-Assists administrative prosecutors in filing notices of contemplated action or complaints in administrative or civil proceedings.

Who are the customers?

The NMDOJ works broadly for the State of New Mexico and its citizens.  This position will primarily support attorneys and staff in the Impact Litigation division.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a passion for public service, a commitment to the goal of making New Mexico a better place, and a seasoned history of work in the legal profession utilizing the following experience and skills:

-Reviewing, responding, and investigating complaints and allegations.
-Initiating and serving subpoenas.
-Collecting and analyzing information and evidence.
-Interviewing targets, victims, and witnesses.
-Tracking investigative progress through various mediums (charts, graphs, spreadsheets, etc)
-Cooperation with outside agencies.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Criminology, or other related field, with two (2) years of experience in accounting, auditing, and investigation, or insurance adjusting and investigating or investigative report writing. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

Education Experience Education Experience
1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience
2 Associate’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience Associate’s degree or higher in any field AND 6 years of experience
3 Bachelor’s degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience  
4 Master’s degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience  

• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of “semester hours” in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

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

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.

Supplemental Information

Benefits:

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Agency Contact Information: Tim Maestas, (505) 895-2492. Email

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

 

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.