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Public Defender 2 (33231)
New Mexico State Personnel Office —Albuquerque, NM
- $65,416.00 - $109,033.60 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Public Defender 2 (33231)
New Mexico State Personnel Office —Albuquerque, NM
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. License to practice law in New Mexico, or eligible for a limited license issued by NM Supreme Court.
$65,416.00 - $109,033.60 a year
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Public Defender 2 (33231)

New Mexico State Personnel Office -
Albuquerque, NM

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,416.00 - $109,033.60 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Objectives Summary

The objective summary of this job classification is to provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research and analysis.

Pay Information

***This position qualifies for an additional hourly pay differential of $0.76 hourly / $1,580.80 annually.

Hourly pay differential reflects a retention pay incentive, as applicable to the position advertised.**

Public Defender 2's are typically paid an hourly rate that ranges from $32.708 ($68,032.64 annually) to $37.07 ($77,105.60 annually).

Our department offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home) and work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Applicants selected for a position are encouraged to discuss these options with the hiring manager early in the hiring process to ensure the specifics of any terms and conditions of an approved flexible work arrangement are clearly understood.

Essential Functions

Public Defender (PD2)

Attorneys at this level may handle a variety of cases, including misdemeanor, juvenile, youthful offender or appellate cases.
May assist higher level Attorneys with complex cases.
Advise and counsel clients regarding case strategy and possible outcomes.
Work is performed under the direction, guidance and supervision from more experienced colleagues and supervisor/manager.
Will conduct plea bargaining, when appropriate, with District Attorneys and other parties to establish agreements to resolve cases.
Will attend seminars, training classes and review current professional literature to maintain and develop professional skills and knowledge.
Drafts/reviews, proposes and prepares reports and legal documents.
Performs related and other duties as assigned.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications

License to practice law in New Mexico, or eligible for a limited license issued by NM Supreme Court.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Employment eligibility to work with the Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD) in the U.S. is required. We are not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Collective Bargaining: This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Default FLSA: Exempt.

Geographic Pay Differential: This position may qualify for Geographic Pay Differential.

The Law Offices of the Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political affiliation or religion, mental or physical disability, or serious medical condition.

This job advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages.

The State's General Services Department Risk Management Division, Employee Benefits Bureau (EBB), is responsible for the procurement and oversight of employee benefits - including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. The State's Group Benefits Plan also offers COBRA, Flexible Spending Account Programs, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Erisa Administrative Services, Inc. (Erisa) is the State's Third Party Administrator. They provide benefits administration to all plan participants, and offer knowledgeable staff to answer your questions.

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