Under the leadership of Attorney General Raúl Torrez, the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) serves as the chief legal authority for the state of New Mexico. The NMDOJ works to ensure that the rule of law is upheld, and the rights of all citizens are protected.
The NMDOJ works to protect every community in New Mexico and empower vulnerable populations. We believe in giving a voice to those who may feel unheard, an effort that ensures everyone’s rights are recognized and respected.
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.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
As a valued New Mexico Department of Justice employee, you will receive a hiring bonus of forty (40) hours of leave at your start date to be used at any time. This is in addition to standard leave accrual for employees.
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
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.
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
Application Process
To view the complete job posting and submit an application, please visit the careers.share.nm.gov website and enter the Job ID number: 1122 in the search box.
