Purpose:

This position provides for the prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases.

Supervision:

The incumbent receives general supervision from their assigned supervisor. The 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 rotations as on-call attorney, performs legal research for other attorneys, assists in trial teams, performs non-prosecution duties as assigned, advises/assists entry level attorneys, performs other related job duties.

Distinguished 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 the 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 informations and situations. Works independently and makes decisionswithin guidelines. Decisions made include approving/disapproving charges. Charging decisions are made with the 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 year as a prosecuting attorney.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two (2) or more years as a prosecuting attorney.

Salary Range:

$80,218 to $125,340

Please submit resumes and letters of interest to Henry Valdez, Deputy District Attorney and Senior Trial Attorney, by mail to 105 Albright Street, Suite L, Taos, NM 87571, and/or by email to HValdez@da.state.nm.us