Public Defender 3 (48976)

Objectives Summary

The objective summary of this job classification is to provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation appeal counsel research and analysis.

Pay Information

• This position qualifies for an additional hourly pay differential of $0.76 hourly / $1580.80 annually.

Hourly pay differential reflects a retention pay incentive as applicable to the position advertised.

Our department offers flexible work opportunities including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home) and work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Applicants selected for a position are encouraged to discuss these options with the hiring manager early in the hiring process to ensure the specifics of any terms and conditions of an approved flexible work arrangement are clearly understood.

Do you have what it takes to be a Public Defender

Are you motivated by a desire to help those who society has largely abandoned Do you enjoy the role of advocating for the underdog

The New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender is excited to announce opportunities to join our team and be on the front lines of criminal justice reform!

We are growing our Albuquerque Felony team and have multiple job opportunities in this beautiful city.

Why consider moving to Albuquerque How about the beautiful landscape and 310 days of sunshine each year! Moving here means getting four seasons!

Living in Albuquerque means beautiful sunsets stunning lights and scenic landscaping.

Lots of yearly festivals and cultural events such as the worlds largest International Balloon Fiesta held every October the New Mexico State Fair in September and the San Felipe Fiesta held in Old Town every year in late spring.

And lets not forget about the Albuquerque hot spots like Old Town Downtown Westside Balloon Fiesta Park the Sandia Peak Tramway!

Sparked your interest yet

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Heres what the New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender is looking for :

Attorneys that are committed to advocating on behalf of indigent clients.

Attorneys interested in positively impacting the lives of clients through holistic representation.

Attorneys that have the ability to stand up for a client and stand up to the system.

Attorneys who are excited about the opportunity to gain vast amounts of courtroom and litigation experience familiarity with state statutes and working knowledge of the rules of evidence and trial practice.

Public Defender 3

Average PD3 Pay : $46.03 / hour $95742.40 / annually

If you have any questions you can contact hiring M anaging Attorney Julpa Davé at

Essential Functions

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Note : An Employee with this classification may be required to perform at a PD3 level or duties of a lower classification without additional compensation. Employee will be required to show competence in all levels PD2 through PD3.

Minimum Qualifications

Current licensure as an attorney issued by the New Mexico Supreme Court or eligible for limited license issued by New Mexico Supreme Court and one (1) year of experience as a practicing attorney.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.

Collective Bargaining : This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms / conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Default FLSA : Exempt

Geographic Pay Differential : This position may qualify for Geographic Pay Differential. Please refer to the LOPD website Geographic Differential for more information.

The Law Offices of the Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color ancestry national origin sex age spousal affiliation sexual orientation gender identity veteran status political affiliation or religion mental or physical disability or serious medical condition.

This job advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 73278 - 122116