Closing Date: 3rd November, 2026
Description:
Salary$40.28 - $64.45 Hourly
$83,790 - $134,063 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C11
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of the closing date.
Why does the job exist?
EMNRD Attorneys represent EMNRD in civil and administrative litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, and advise EMNRD clients on legal transactions. EMNRD Attorneys practice broadly in many areas of law and apply a broad knowledge of relevant law and an understanding of EMNRD divisions and programs to achieve EMNRD objectives.
EMNRD Attorneys represent EMNRD in civil and administrative litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, and advise EMNRD clients on legal transactions. EMNRD Attorneys practice broadly in many areas of law and apply a broad knowledge of relevant law and an understanding of EMNRD divisions and programs to achieve EMNRD objectives.
How does it get done?
Who are the customers?
This position will report to the EMNRD Deputy General Counsel and EMNRD Divisions.
Ideal Candidate:
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).
Must have valid Driver's License and obtain Defensive Driving Certificate.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office setting: late hours, weekends, on-call and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.
Supplemental Information:
Benefits:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here (http://www.spo.state.nm.us/total-compensation.aspx)
Agency Contact Information: Christopher Moander, (505) 476-3441. Email (Chris.Moander@emnrd.nm.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.
- Provide legal advice to and represent EMNRD and all of its divisions in personnel matters, disciplinary actions, employee relations, civil rights, and other employee related matters including requests for accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and requests for leave pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Have in-depth familiarity with applicable procedural rules that govern the proceedings before the State Personnel Board, the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, Human Rights Commission, and the courts.
- Draft, review, and evaluate legal documents, pleadings, regulations, policies, legislation, and legal precedents to determine the impact on EMNRD.
- Represent and/or advises EMNRD in rulemaking, proposed legislation, administrative proceedings, trial courts, appellate proceedings and settlement discussions.
- Consult with EMNRD senior staff on the interpretation of court opinions and statutes, the application of rules and regulations, and related matters where the most serious legal issues are involved.
- Conduct and apply research to advise senior EMNRD staff both independently and as directed by the EMNRD Office of the Secretary, Office of General Counsel and in cooperation with EMNRD Divisions.
- Integrates policies and legal positions across a broad range of issues and cases, represents EMNRD and negotiates contracts.
- Help the EMNRD Office of the Secretary, Office of General Counsel and EMNRD Divisions determine strategy on specific matters, drafts, evaluates, and reviews pleadings and appellate briefs, opinions, correspondence, proposed legislation and regulations, coordinates and conducts discovery, and interviews witnesses and assists in developing broad legal strategies.
This position will report to the EMNRD Deputy General Counsel and EMNRD Divisions.
Ideal Candidate:
- Demonstrated experience with the above essential duties and responsibilities by education and/or experience.
- Strong legal research, writing and editing skills
- Strong work and professional ethics
- Goal and team oriented
- High ethical standards
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).
Must have valid Driver's License and obtain Defensive Driving Certificate.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office setting: late hours, weekends, on-call and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.
Supplemental Information:
Benefits:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here (http://www.spo.state.nm.us/total-compensation.aspx)
Agency Contact Information: Christopher Moander, (505) 476-3441. Email (Chris.Moander@emnrd.nm.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.
