Trial Attorney Las Cruces

• **Purpose of the Position:**
• This position provides for the prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases.

**Supervision**

Incumbent receives general supervision from the assigned supervisor. 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, and probation violations; takes rotation as on-call attorney; performs legal research for other attorneys; assists in trial teams; performs non-prosecution duties as assigned; may advise/assist entry level attorneys at the discretion of the district attorney; works with law enforcement at crime scenes; performs non-prosecution duties such as community outreach; participates on boards and task forces and other groups as assigned; and performs other related job duties under possible supervision.

**Requirements**

• J.D. degree and licensed attorney in New Mexico, plus a minimum of two (2) years as a practicing attorney or one (1) year as a prosecuting attorney.
• **Hours:** Monday-Friday 8-5p
• **Salary**: $81,020 - $101,275/ yr(depending on experience)
• **Benefits**: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Parental Leave, Retirement