Salary
$33.
16 - $53.
05 Hourly
$68,966 - $110,345 Annually
This position is a Pay Band LG
Posting Details
INCUMBENT FOR THIS POSITON MAY BE HOUSED IN CLOVIS OR PORTALES.
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?
This position will provide senior level professional legal services for protective services cases in litigation, counsel, interpretation of law, research, analysis, mediation and administrative hearings.
How does it get done?
• Skillful legal representation - competently represent the department in all Children's Court cases assigned to the attorney, with adequate preparation before all hearings and prompt preparation of appropriate orders after all hearings.
(65%);
• Prompt resolution of Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) and Permanent Guardianship (PG) cases - pursue the prompt and successful resolution of all TPR and PG cases.
(15%);
• Prompt adjudication of abuse/neglect cases against all named respondents; timely ASFA hearings and documentation - pursues the prompt and successful adjudication of abuse/neglect allegations against all named respondents; timely pursues ASFA mandated hearings.
(15%) ;
• Amenability to supervision and maintaining professional relationships - Maintains a professional and courteous relationship with Departmental personnel and other professionals involved in abuse/neglect cases; is amenable and responsive to supervision by the Managing Attorney and adheres to statewide CCA office policy and procedures.
(5%).
Minimum Qualification
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law and two (2) years of experience in the practice of law.
Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or qualified to apply for limited practice license (Rules 15-301.
1 and 15-301.
2 NMRA).
For more information on limited practice licenses, please visit: https://nmexam.
org/limited-license/
Employment Requirements
Background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), extensive computer and phone usage.
Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
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Agency Contact Information: Kristen Dickey (575) 263-1695 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.
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