About The Role

**Purpose:**
This position provides for the prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases.
**Supervision:**
Incumbent receives general supervision from the assigned supervisor. Incumbent may provide
supervision of employees and units (such as domestic violence unit). May provide input on employee
development, discipline, etc.
**Examples of Work Performed:**
Incumbent may handle all levels of crimes. May undertake special projects such as community education
projects and law enforcement training. Leads or assists in trial teams; performs other non-prosecution
duties as assigned; supervises or mentors other attorneys and/or staff, performs training for staff;
performs other related job duties.
**Distinguishing Characteristics:**
This is an advanced level position of the attorney series. The incumbent may demonstrate the ability to
progress to the next level by acquiring relevant experience.
**Working Conditions:**
Work is performed in office, courtroom and community environments. Some physical effort and travel
may be required. Incumbent may be required to work under stressful situations and/or conditions.
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**
This position requires comprehensive and current knowledge and skills in the areas of criminal
prosecution, rules of evidence and rules of criminal procedure; public relations; organization and
supervision; basic computer skills including working knowledge of office systems; fully effective trial
skills; ability to draft legal documents; ability to work effectively with other criminal agencies; ability to
communicate effectively; ability to research/analyze information and situations. Works independently
with minimal consultation with supervisors (except for higher profile or complex cases). Significant
prosecutorial discretion on cases within assigned case load.
**Requirements:**
Licensed attorney to practice law in New Mexico plus a minimum of four (4) years as a practicing
attorney in criminal law or three (3) years as a prosecuting attorney.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Five (5) to seven (7) years or more of relevant prosecution experience.
**Hours:** Monday-Friday 8-5p
**Salary**: $85,222-$106,527 (depending on experience)
**Benefits**: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Parental Leave, Retirement

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Senior Trial Attorney- Santa Fe

About The Role