The Government Litigation Division of the New Mexico Department of Justice handles some of the state’s most dynamic civil litigation, and represents state agencies, public officials, and the judiciary in state and federal courts. Representation can include defending civil lawsuits, defending constitutional issues, defending judges and state officials in writ petitions, and participating in affirmative litigation matters on behalf of the State of New Mexico. The Division also administratively prosecutes cases for over 30 state professional licensing boards and commissions and assists the Office of the Solicitor General with civil appellate matters. The Division also serves as a mentoring and training ground for attorneys with less experience who wish to obtain more experience and develop a civil litigation practice.
Responsibilities
Represent state agencies, public officials, and the judiciary in state courts, federal courts, or in administrative proceedings. The employee may be expected to provide representation including defending civil lawsuits, defending constitutional issues, defending judges and state officials in writ petitions, and participating in affirmative litigation matters on behalf of the State of New Mexico. The employee will be expected to administratively prosecute cases for state professional licensing boards and commissions and assist the Office of the Solicitor General with civil appellate matters. The employee will be expected to serve as a mentor and contribute to a training ground for attorneys with less experience who wish to obtain more experience and develop a civil litigation practice.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a passion for public service and following experience or skills:
-Civil Litigation experience
-Strong litigation, analytical, research, oral, written, and negotiation skills
-Exhibits active listening and effective communication with the public, courts, colleagues, staff, and leadership
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or qualified to apply for limited practice license.
Application Process
To apply please visit www.spo.state.nm.us. Once there you can search for the position by name or by the job ID number, which is 160673. If you do not currently have a SPO (State Personnel Office) account, you will be prompted to create one before you can apply.
