Description:
Purpose: This position provides for the prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases.Supervision:Incumbent receives general supervision from the assigned supervisor. Incumbent may supervise
assigned support staff in doing their day-to-day work.
Examples of Work Performed: Incumbent handles felony cases under supervision, for example adult and juvenile burglaries, property
crimes, armed robberies, drug trafficking, mental commitments, probation violations; takes rotation as on-call attorney; performs legal research for other attorneys; assists in trial teams; performs nonprosecution duties as assigned; advises/assists entry level attorneys; performs other related job duties.
Distinguishing Characteristics:This is the second level position of the attorney series. The incumbent is expected to become fully
effective in this position.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in office, courtroom, and community environments. Physical effort and travel may be required. Incumbent may be required to work under stressful situations and/or conditions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Position requires advanced knowledge and skills in the areas of criminal prosecution; rules of evidence
- and rules of criminal procedure; public relations; organization; basic computer skills including working
- knowledge of office systems; effective trial skills; ability to draft legal documents; ability to work
- effectively with other criminal justice agencies; mentor and guide less experienced attorneys; ability to
- communicate effectively; ability to research/analyze information and situations. Works independently
- and makes decisions within guidelines. Decisions made include approving/disapproving charges.
- Charging decisions are made with consultation of higher level attorneys for high level and/or profile
- crimes.
Requirements:
- Licensed attorney in New Mexico, plus a minimum of two (2) years as a practicing attorney, or one (1)
- year as a prosecuting attorney.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) or more years as a prosecuting attorney.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5p
Salary: $77,133 - $96,416 (depending on experience)
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Parental Leave, Retirement
