Attorney I (HSD/CSSD #49400)

$30.59 – $48.95 Hourly

$63,633 – $101,813 Annually

This position is a Pay Band LF

Posting Details

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Why does the job exist?

The Attorney I will:

  • Assist the Human Services Department (HSD) Child Support Services Division (CSSD) legal unit in establishing paternity and child support obligations.

How does it get done?

The Attorney I will be responsible for:

  • Drafting legal documents;
  • Reviewing legal documents;
  • Evaluating legal documents.

Who are the customers?

  • Parties of child support cases;
  • Child Support Services Division (CSSD) management and staff.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate has experience:

  • Representing clients in court;
  • Negotiating settlements;
  • Drafting, reviewing, and evaluating legal documents;
  • In academic family law.
    • 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://www.nmexam.org/limited-license/

      Substitutions may apply. See Substitution Table below.

      Substitution Table

      No substitutions. Must possess required licensure, certification or registration and required number of years of experience

      Employment Requirements

      Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

      Employment is subject to a pre-employment criminal history background investigation and is conditional pending results.

      Working Conditions

      Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.

      Supplemental Information

      Benefits:

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      Agency Contact Information: Michelle Lucero, (505) 487-3642.

      For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

      Bargaining Unit Position

      This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Job Category
Legal Services
Job Type
Full Time/Permanent
Salary
USD 63,633.00 - 101,813.00 per year
Country
United States
City
Roswell
Career Level
unspecified
Company
State of New Mexico
JOB SOURCE
https://careers.share.state.nm.us/psc/hprdcg/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=137323&PostingSeq=1