Closing Date: 28th February, 2026
Description:
New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans for a variety of legal issues including domestic violence/family law, consumer protection, housing, and benefits. NMLA has locations throughout the state including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Roswell, Silver City, Las Vegas, Taos, and Santa Ana Pueblo.NMLA is seeking two Housing Stability Staff Attorneys, who will handle the following for eligible clients:
- Eviction prevention
- Eviction diversion
- Habitability issues
Reasonable Accommodations:
- Subsidized housing
- Low Income housing Tax Credit
- Other housing related work
The Work Will Include:
- Advising clients.
- Helping them prepare paperwork.
- Representing clients in court and in administrative proceedings.
- Conducting community education and outreach to eligible clients and community organizations as necessary.
The Housing Stability Staff Attorney positions can be based in any NMLA office throughout New Mexico.
NMLA offers a very collaborative environment and support for less experienced attorneys. NMLA handles a wide range of creative, challenging and complex work. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who are passionate about and strongly committed to helping NMLA better serve our client communities.
Requirements:
- Experience as a licensed attorney preferred, but exceptional entry-level candidates will be considered
- Admission to practice in New Mexico required.
- Must be able to effectively use computer technology and remote communications systems, including shared on-line workspaces, web meetings and videoconferencing software, to effectively collaborate and co-counsel with staff located in multiple offices.
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and manage a caseload.
- Able to build collaborative relationships with the staff in multiple offices and the community.
- Familiarity with Office365 is a plus.
- Bilingual is a plus (Spanish/English)
This position is part of a collective bargaining agreement negotiated by the union. Pay is determined by years of experience and set by a union scale outlined in the CBA (click here to view the salary scale).
Company Benefits:
- 100% employer-paid BCBS medical, plus dental and vision for employees; generous contributions for dependents
- 3 weeks vacation time, 6 days personal time, liberal sick pay, and federal holidays off
- Comp time for overtime
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote – your choice!)
- 37.5-hour work week
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Competitive salary
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Salary: $63,376.18 - $100,547.39 for licensed attorneys, DOE.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2026 or until filled. Resumes reviewed on a rolling basis.
Applicants must submit a current resume, three references, and a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA. Your application will not be considered unless we receive both of these documents. To apply, visit: https://newmexicolegalaid.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1694939
Applicants will be subject to a background check. Please do not let this deter you from applying. NMLA is committed to a strong workforce and recognizes that persons with marks on their record may still be able to perform admirably.
NMLA is an EEO Employer.