Closing Date: 18th September, 2026
Description:
Salary$40.28 - $64.45 Hourly
$83,790 - $134,063 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C11
Posting Details
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.
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.
Why does the job exist?
To handle civil appeals and litigate constitutional matters on behalf of the State, its entities, and the public interest.
To handle civil appeals and litigate constitutional matters on behalf of the State, its entities, and the public interest.
How does it get done?
An Assistant Solicitor General (ASG) is responsible for representing the State of New Mexico, its officers, and agencies in civil appeals and constitutional litigation. This work includes defending the constitutionality of state laws and actions, litigating on behalf of the State in inter-governmental disputes, and handling appeals of civil litigation, extraordinary writs, and amicus briefing. The position involves work across a broad variety of subject matter, including constitutional law, election law, governmental powers, Indian law, and education law, to name but a few. The primary duties for this position include both managing and assisting complex appellate and litigation matters in both the state and federal courts, legal research and writing, oral argument, developing legal strategy, including in novel and changing areas of law, and discovery. ASGs also research and draft Attorney General Opinions as requested.
Who are the customers?
New Mexico state agencies, boards, commissions and officials, and the people of the State of New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate:
An ideal candidate will have the desire to work in many different areas of law, the ability to research and write on complex and significant legal topics, appellate court experience, and the willingness to litigate district court matters and work collaboratively with a team on larger cases. An ideal candidate will have legal experience, including judicial clerkships. Clerkship experience is preferred.
Minimum Qualification:
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or obtain a limited law license within six (6) months of hire (See Rule 15-304 NMRA). Individuals pursuing the limited law license may not engage in the practice of law until the limited law license has been granted.
Employment Requirements:
All Attorney classifications must be and remain licensed as an attorney, in good standing, by the Supreme Court of New Mexico, or licensed as an attorney and in good standing by the highest court of another state and eligible pursuant to the limited license provisions (See Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA).
Candidate must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and current Defensive Driving Course Certification from the State of New Mexico; or must obtain a Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to visual/video display terminals (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage with extended periods of sitting. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Limited in-state and out-of-state travel may be required on occasion. It is anticipated the person in this position will hold a valid driver's license and be able to lawfully operate a state-owned motor vehicle when necessary.
Supplemental Information:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here (http://www.spo.state.nm.us/total-compensation.aspx)
Agency Contact Information: Seth McMillan, SMcMillan@nmdoj.gov, Email (SMcMillan@nmdoj.gov)
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.
An Assistant Solicitor General (ASG) is responsible for representing the State of New Mexico, its officers, and agencies in civil appeals and constitutional litigation. This work includes defending the constitutionality of state laws and actions, litigating on behalf of the State in inter-governmental disputes, and handling appeals of civil litigation, extraordinary writs, and amicus briefing. The position involves work across a broad variety of subject matter, including constitutional law, election law, governmental powers, Indian law, and education law, to name but a few. The primary duties for this position include both managing and assisting complex appellate and litigation matters in both the state and federal courts, legal research and writing, oral argument, developing legal strategy, including in novel and changing areas of law, and discovery. ASGs also research and draft Attorney General Opinions as requested.
New Mexico state agencies, boards, commissions and officials, and the people of the State of New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate:
An ideal candidate will have the desire to work in many different areas of law, the ability to research and write on complex and significant legal topics, appellate court experience, and the willingness to litigate district court matters and work collaboratively with a team on larger cases. An ideal candidate will have legal experience, including judicial clerkships. Clerkship experience is preferred.
Minimum Qualification:
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or obtain a limited law license within six (6) months of hire (See Rule 15-304 NMRA). Individuals pursuing the limited law license may not engage in the practice of law until the limited law license has been granted.
Employment Requirements:
All Attorney classifications must be and remain licensed as an attorney, in good standing, by the Supreme Court of New Mexico, or licensed as an attorney and in good standing by the highest court of another state and eligible pursuant to the limited license provisions (See Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA).
Candidate must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and current Defensive Driving Course Certification from the State of New Mexico; or must obtain a Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to visual/video display terminals (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage with extended periods of sitting. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Limited in-state and out-of-state travel may be required on occasion. It is anticipated the person in this position will hold a valid driver's license and be able to lawfully operate a state-owned motor vehicle when necessary.
Supplemental Information:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here (http://www.spo.state.nm.us/total-compensation.aspx)
Agency Contact Information: Seth McMillan, SMcMillan@nmdoj.gov, Email (SMcMillan@nmdoj.gov)
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.
