What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence Helpline position at New Mexico Legal Aid Inc?
Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence Helpline
Flexible Location
New Mexico Legal Aid seeks a staff attorney for our domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking legal helpline.
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.
For this position, the staff attorney would be in charge of NMLA's Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Legal Helpline.
The staff attorney would be responsible for:
- Answering the Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Legal Helpline.
- Conduct intakes for survivors of domestic abuse.
- Provide legal advice to callers who are survivors of domestic abuse.
- Participate in staff meetings regarding domestic abuse.
- Participate in outreach and education events regarding domestic abuse.
- Assist in grant reporting.
This position can be housed in a variety of NMLA's state offices and can be decided during the hiring process. NMLA has offices Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Roswell, Silver City, Clovis, Hobbs, Las Vegas, and Taos. The staff attorney may be required to travel for outreach. Work from home options are available during COVID and the office recognizes the importance of COVID safety measures.
Requirements:
- Applicants must be a licensed NM attorney, obtain a license in New Mexico through reciprocity, or qualify for a limited license. Candidates sitting for the next NM bar exam are also welcome to apply.
- Show a passion for working with survivors of domestic abuse.
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to multitask and manage a high caseloads.
- Have computer skills including shared online workspaces and utilizing video conferencing.
NMLA employees enjoy:
- Being unionized.
- A great work environment.
- Great benefits including generous leave.
- Competitive salary.
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 will review records individually to determine whether a particular record will disqualify.
For information about NMLA's generous benefits and what it is like to work at NMLA click here
Provide a current resume, three references, and a letter of interest explaining what you would like to accomplish if you are selected for this position by clicking here to apply.
Salary: DOE, NMLA is an EEO Employer. Application Deadline: August 5, 2022.
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