Appellate Attorney- Associate (U) or Appellate ...

A Government Entity

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 5 - 7 Years
  • Full Time
  • 00054770-21600
  • 36 - 52 / Hourly
  • Not Specified
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Description:

The Supreme Court of New Mexico is recruiting for a full-time, At-Will, Appellate Attorney- Associate (U) or Appellate Attorney - Senior (U) #00054770-21600, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The ideal candidate will join our team ready to support the Court's mission of ensuring equal justice under law. The candidate will be well-versed in New Mexico law and have significant experience with all stages of appellate writing, including reviewing and analyzing legal briefs and arguments, performing legal research using a variety of print and electronic sources, drafting legal memoranda and recommendations, and drafting and editing proposed appellate opinions or substantive legal briefs with fixed deadlines and minimal
supervision. If selected for an interview, the candidate will be given a writing assignment as part of the application process.

Appellate Attorney- Associate
General Statement of Duties Acting under general direction of a Justice or Judge, Chief Appellate Court Clerk, or a supervising appellate attorney provides legal advice, performs legal research and analysis, and makes recommendations to the court.

Examples Of Job Duties
  • The Appellate Attorney – Associate (At-Will) is responsible for drafting recommendations and proposed dispositions for assigned cases, memorandum opinions, judgements, orders, and decisions for review.
  • Assists the Court with the exercise of its constitutional rulemaking authority and provides staff support for the Court's rulemaking committees, boards, and commissions.
  • May screen pro se petitions for jurisdictional and procedural prerequisites.
  • May respond to correspondence, e-mails and telephone calls from pro se litigants, inmates, attorneys, and members of the public.
  • Assists the Court to resolve pending appeals by reviewing motions, docketing statements and briefs.
  • Drafts calendar recommendations, notices, orders, and opinions.
  • May perform review of disposition of Driving While Intoxicated and Domestic Violence cases on appeal from Metropolitan Court and reviews cases on appeal from Motor Vehicle Department license revocation hearings.
  • Analyzes briefs, records, and legal authorities cited.
  • Assists in providing justices and judges with information and recent opinions to ensure compliance with current law.
  • May draft memoranda of law, proposed opinions and orders for administrative appeals of record and de novo appeals, including addressing complex areas of the law such as water, oil and gas, taxation, employment and zoning.
  • May draft proposed orders addressing petitions for extraordinary writs and motions in civil and criminal matters.
  • Reviews, analyzes, and edits findings of fact and conclusions of law.
  • Evaluates court processes and formulates, recommends and implements policies and procedures to ensure uniform compliance with statutory and constitutional provisions, case law and Supreme Court Rules.
  • May evaluate proposed rule changes, draft comments and attend trials and hearings.
  • Meet with and advise Justices, Judges or other staff on legal matters as they arise in the course of court operations.
  • May assist management on personnel issues and ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, rules, regulations, court and AOC policies and procedures.
  • May assist with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations to Bid (ITBs).
  • May serve on statewide or local committees and provide training at national, state and local conferences.
  • May assist in tracking, reviewing, analyzing, and advising the court on proposed legislation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Competencies/Qualifications
  • The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of United States and New Mexico constitutions, federal law, New Mexico case law, statutes, rules, policies, and procedures; rules of Criminal and Civil procedures, rules of Appellate Procedure, rules of evidence, the Code of Judicial Conduct, and rules of Professional Conduct. Court jurisdiction and operations; legal research; judiciary processes and policies, administrative, civil and criminal law and procedures.
  • Principles of legal analysis and writing, legal proofreading and editing; court case management systems; supervisory techniques, mediating and managing conflict. Employment law; and conflict resolution principles and techniques. Ability to balance practical and legal considerations, develop procedures, comprehend and explain complex issues and solve problems.

Appellate Attorney - Senior (U)
General Statement of Duties:
Acting under administrative direction of a Justice or Judge, Chief Appellate Court Clerk, or a supervising appellate attorney provides legal advice, performs legal research and analysis, and makes recommendations to the court.

Examples Of Job Duties:
  • The Appellate Attorney – Senior (At-Will) is responsible for reviewing cases, performing legal research, and identifying, analyzing, and assessing the impact of applicable law.
  • May train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate performance.
  • Assists the Court with the exercise of its constitutional rulemaking authority and provides staff support for their rulemaking committees, boards, and commissions.
  • Drafts recommendations and proposed dispositions for assigned cases.
  • Screens pro se petitions for jurisdiction and procedural prerequisites.
  • May respond on behalf of the Court to correspondence, e-mails and telephone calls from pro se litigants, inmates, attorneys, and members of the public.
  • Assists the Court to resolve pending appeals by reviewing motions, docketing statements and briefs.
  • May lead the reviews and disposition of Driving while Intoxicated and Domestic Violence cases on appeal from Metropolitan Court and review cases on appeal from Motor Vehicle Department license revocation hearings.
  • Recommends appropriate courses of action and dispositions.
  • Drafts memoranda of law, proposed opinions, and orders for administrative appeals of record and de novo appeals.
  • Analyzes briefs, records, and legal authorities cited.
  • Creates proposed orders addressing petitions for extraordinary writs and motions in civil and criminal matters.
  • Evaluates court processes and formulates, recommends and implements policies and procedures to ensure uniform compliance with statutory and constitutional provisions, case law and Supreme Court Rules.
  • May assist management on personnel issues and ensures compliance with applicable employment laws, rules, regulations, court, and AOC policies, and procedures.
  • May assist with requests for proposals and invitations to bid.
  • May develop judicial procedures and documentation for conducting stream adjudication and provide legal direction to judges and courts related to stream adjudication cases.
  • Prepares and makes oral presentations, training or continuing education at national, state and local conferences.
  • Attends trials and hearings, and meets with court administration and staff on legal or court matters.
  • Researches proposed legislation, provide testimony and participate in developing strategies for passage of legislation.
  • Communicates, supports, and develops working relationships with associated parties.
  • Prepares curriculum or workshop materials for training and educational programs.
  • Ensures compliance with statuary deadlines and budgetary limitations.
  • May serve on statewide or local committees.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Competencies/Qualifications:
The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of United States and New Mexico constitutions, federal law, New Mexico case law, statutes, rules, policies and procedures; rules of Criminal and Civil procedures, rules of Appellate Procedure, rules of evidence, the Code of Judicial Conduct, and rules of Professional Conduct. Court jurisdiction and operations; legal research; judiciary processes and policies, administrative, civil and criminal law and procedures. Principles of legal analysis and writing, legal proofreading and editing; court case management systems; supervisory techniques, mediating and managing conflict. Employment law; and conflict-resolution principles and techniques. Ability to balance practical and legal considerations, develop procedures, comprehend and explain complex issues and solve problems.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver's license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively and professionally with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.

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