Salary 39.11 - 62.58 Hourly 81349 - 130159 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C11
Posting Details
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB MONTH & YEAR AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE
JOB DUTIES
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist
This position will provide legal advice to the New Mexico Corrections Department NMCD and staff members on various matters including contract issues personnel matters internal affairs state federal and administrative employment defense policy review and legislative analysis. Further legal representation includes agency IPRA responses and review of Judgment and Sentences and agency defense in pro-se inmate civil law cases as well as litigation management and settlement negotiations. The position will assist as necessary with general attorney duties such as contract review subpoenas policies and procedures and other administrative tasks as assigned.
How does it get done
Building relationships with staff to effectuate the location and gathering of responsive documents
Review responsive documents to determine whether they are public or are not subject to inspection and copying under one or more of IPRAs exceptions or exemptions
Research and draft responses to requests outlining what is being produced and the case law and statutory reasons for requests items which being denied.
Who are the customers
New Mexico Corrections Department
Ideal Candidate
Experience in the following Legal experience Working with IPRA requests Litigation
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.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a Drivers License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Statutory Requirement
Licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or qualified to apply for a limited practice license Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA. For more information on limited practice licenses please visit httpbnexanirglimited-license
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an adult prison environment which may include daily contact with inmates. Willingness to work in a correctional facility may be required to work odd hours overtime holidays and weekends.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information Ryley Thompson at 505 490-5719 or email Ryley.thompsoncd.nm.gov Email
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.