Description:
Posting DetailsWe are so pleased that you are interested in making an impact through our work at CYFD! The department thrives on dedicated, empathetic, and talented employees who ensure the well-being of the children and families in New Mexico by keeping them safe and healthy.
This Posting May Be Used for Ongoing Recruitment And May Close at Any Time. Applicants Lists May Be Screened More than Once.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide statewide senior level professional legal services for protective services cases in litigation, counsel, interpretation of law, research, analysis, mediation and administrative hearings. Travel is minimally required.
This position will provide statewide senior level professional legal services for protective services cases in litigation, counsel, interpretation of law, research, analysis, mediation and administrative hearings. Travel is minimally required.
How does it get done?
Skillful legal representation - competently represent the department in all Children's Court cases assigned to the attorney, with adequate preparation before all hearings and prompt preparation of appropriate orders after all hearings. (65%);
Prompt resolution of Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) and Permanent Guardianship (PG) cases - pursue the prompt and successful resolution of all TPR and PG cases. (15%);
Prompt adjudication of abuse/neglect cases against all named respondents; timely ASFA hearings and documentation - pursues the prompt and successful adjudication of abuse/neglect allegations against all named respondents; timely pursues ASFA mandated hearings. (15%);
Amenability to supervision and maintaining professional relationships - Maintains a professional and courteous relationship with Departmental personnel and other professionals involved in abuse/neglect cases; is amenable and responsive to supervision by the Managing Attorney and adheres to statewide CCA office policy and procedures. (5%)
Skillful legal representation - competently represent the department in all Children's Court cases assigned to the attorney, with adequate preparation before all hearings and prompt preparation of appropriate orders after all hearings. (65%);
Prompt resolution of Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) and Permanent Guardianship (PG) cases - pursue the prompt and successful resolution of all TPR and PG cases. (15%);
Prompt adjudication of abuse/neglect cases against all named respondents; timely ASFA hearings and documentation - pursues the prompt and successful adjudication of abuse/neglect allegations against all named respondents; timely pursues ASFA mandated hearings. (15%);
Amenability to supervision and maintaining professional relationships - Maintains a professional and courteous relationship with Departmental personnel and other professionals involved in abuse/neglect cases; is amenable and responsive to supervision by the Managing Attorney and adheres to statewide CCA office policy and procedures. (5%)
Who are the customers?
This job is done for the Protective Services Division of the agency. The primary clients are the investigations and permanency units of PSD.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be an attorney that has trial experience and litigation skills such that they can adequately represent the agency in court. They will be able to represent the client's position while also providing counsel in difficult and highly emotional cases of abuse/neglect.
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 qualified to apply for limited practice license (Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA). For more information on limited practice licenses, please visit http://nmexam.org/limited-license/.
Employment Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. NM Bar License.
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).
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. Some Courts are utilizing virtual hearings and others are requiring in person attendance. Both will be required by this position.
This job is done for the Protective Services Division of the agency. The primary clients are the investigations and permanency units of PSD.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be an attorney that has trial experience and litigation skills such that they can adequately represent the agency in court. They will be able to represent the client's position while also providing counsel in difficult and highly emotional cases of abuse/neglect.
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 qualified to apply for limited practice license (Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA). For more information on limited practice licenses, please visit http://nmexam.org/limited-license/.
Employment Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. NM Bar License.
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).
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. Some Courts are utilizing virtual hearings and others are requiring in person attendance. Both will be required by this position.
