Top 135 Counsel Jobs in New Mexico

Attorney Associate (U)
New Mexico Courts —Albuquerque, NM
- $110,562.40 a year
- Overtime
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Appellate Attorney Supervisor (U)
New Mexico Courts —Santa Fe, NM
- $45.76 - $91.52 an hour
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- Office
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Assistant General Counsel (CYFD/OGC #32595)
State of New Mexico —Santa Fe, NM
- $46.33 - $74.12 an hour
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- Children
- Travel
9d
Attorney
The Husband & Wife Law Team —New Mexico
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Assistant Federal Public Defender - Trial Attorney
New Mexico Federal Public Defender —Las Cruces, NM
- $76,748 - $197,100 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
6d
Assoc University Counsel
University of New Mexico —Albuquerque, NM
- $8,502 - $12,168 a month
- Contract
- Background check
- 5 years
- HIPAA
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Insurance Litigation Attorney (CA License Required) – Remote
CSAA Insurance Services, Inc. —Corrales, NM
- $117,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Research
- 401(k) matching
3d
Public Defender 4 (59911)
New Mexico State Personnel Office —Las Cruces, NM
- $80,121.60 - $153,566.40 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Children's Court Managing Attorney (CYFD/PSD #7080)
State of New Mexico —Santa Fe, NM
- $46.33 - $74.12 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- 5 years
- Children
14d
Attorney (NMCD #15805)
State of New Mexico —Santa Fe, NM
- $40.28 - $64.45 an hour
- Overtime
- Driver's License
- Senior level
3d
Administrative Prosecutor (PED #21362)
State of New Mexico —Santa Fe, NM
- $40.28 - $64.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Contracts
Children's Court Managing Attorney (CYFD/PSD #8913)
State of New Mexico —Albuquerque, NM
- $46.33 - $74.12 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- 5 years
- Children
14d
Regulatory Attorney III or IV
PNM (PNMR) —Albuquerque, NM
- $131,698 - $237,057 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Word processing
Attorney (RLD #4100)
State of New Mexico —Albuquerque, NM
- $40.28 - $64.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Research
- Office
- Driver's License
Assistant/Deputy County Attorney
Otero County —Alamogordo, NM
- Full-time
- OSHA
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Calling All Assistant District Attorneys, Public Defenders, and other Advocates for Justice!
Genus Law Group —Las Cruces, NM
- $110,000 - $115,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- No background check
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Associate Attorney
The Simons Firm LLP —Santa Fe, NM
- $100,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Associate Attorney
Dominguez Law Firm —Albuquerque, NM
- $75,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
7d
Director of Governance, Risk and Compliance
New Mexico Association of Realtors —Santa Fe, NM
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Attorney (Family/Criminal)
The Law Office Of Adam Oakey, LLC. —Albuquerque, NM
- $65,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- Negotiation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply

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Attorney Associate (U)

New Mexico Courts
Albuquerque, NM

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Job Details

Full-time
$110,562.40 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
457(b)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Loan forgiveness
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Full Job Description

Administrative Office of the Courts

Business Unit: 23200

Attorney Associate (U) #10115519-23200, Full-Time, Term, At-Will in Albuquerque, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 07-02-2026 - Close Date: 08-14-2026

Target Pay Range/Rate: $53.155 per hour or $110,562.40 annually

The Second Judicial District Court is recruiting for a Full-Time, Term, At-Will Attorney Associate (U) #10115519-23200 for the Foreclosure Settlement Program in Albuquerque, NM. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Acting under general direction of the Judge, Managing Attorney, Attorney Supervisor, or Court Executive Officer, provides legal advice, performs legal research and analysis, and makes recommendations to the court or Judicial Entity. This position will be assigned to the Foreclosure Settlement Program (FSP). The Attorney Associate will hold settlement facilitation conferences between lenders and borrowers in residential foreclosure cases pending before the Court and will be responsible for conducting status conferences, settlement facilitations and reporting of statistical data to Court management. The majority of communication will take place via telephone and email, with occasional in-person or virtual settlement facilitations. Previous litigation experience and/or experience in settlement facilitation/mediation and residential mortgage foreclosure matters and loss mitigation is strongly encouraged.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES
 The Attorney - Associate is responsible for drafting recommendations and proposed dispositions for assigned cases, memorandum opinions, judgements, orders and decisions for review.
 May Screen pro se petitions for jurisdictional and procedural prerequisites.
 Responds to correspondence, e-mails and telephone calls from pro se litigants, inmates, attorneys, and members of the public.
 Assists the Court to resolve pending appeals by reviewing motions, docketing statements and briefs.
 Drafts calendar recommendations, notices, orders and opinions.
 Analyzes briefs, records and legal authorities cited.
 Assists in providing criminal judges with information and recent opinions to ensure compliance with current law.
 Drafts memoranda of law, proposed opinions and orders for administrative appeals of record and de novo appeals, including addressing complex areas of the law such as water, oil and gas, taxation, employment and zoning.
 Drafts proposed orders addressing petitions for extraordinary writs and motions in civil and criminal matters.
 Reviews, analyzes and edits findings of fact and conclusions of law.
 Evaluates court processes and formulates, recommends and implements policies and procedures to ensure uniform compliance with statutory and constitutional provisions, case law and Supreme Court Rules.
 Periodically reviews relevant law and proposes recommendations on court procedures.
 Evaluates proposed rule changes, drafts comments and attends trials and hearings.
 Meets with and advises court administration and staff on legal matters as they arise in the course of court operations.
 May draft and monitor leases, contracts, proposals, professional services agreements, price agreements, memoranda of understanding, letter agreements, software license agreements, and intergovernmental agreements for the Judicial Entity.
 May assist management on personnel issues and ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, rules, regulations, court and AOC policies and procedures.
 Assists with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations to Bid (ITBs).
 Administers or assists with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations to Bid (ITBs).
 Participates in developing judicial procedures and prepares and presents educational materials to assist the Bench and Bar.
 Asses the appropriateness of mediation or a dispute resolution process for a case and conducts a mediation or dispute resolution process.
 May assist in tracking, reviewing, analyzing, and advising the judicial entity on proposed legislation.
 Encourages negotiations between the parties in a civil legal dispute and facilities settlements of cases until an agreement is reached or until settlement does not appear to be possible.
 May coordinate and oversee legal clinics for pro se litigants.
 May conduct motion hearings in the capacity of a special master or commissioner and draft recommendations to the judge in civil matters.
 May research disclosure of information issues under the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) and make recommendations.
 May propose recommendations on court procedures relevant to cases sent to a court-ordered settlement facilitation program.
 May engage with community organizations and practitioners in a collaborative effort to implement a fair and standardized approach in the settlement facilitation process.
 Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant should demonstrate knowledge of United States and New Mexico constitutions, federal law, New Mexico case law, statutes, rules, policies and procedures; rules of Criminal and Civil procedures, rules of Appellate Procedure, rules of evidence, the Code of Judicial Conduct, and rules of Professional Conduct. Court jurisdiction and operations; legal research; judiciary processes and policies, administrative, civil and criminal law and procedures. Principles of legal analysis and writing, legal proofreading and editing; court case management systems; supervisory techniques, mediating and managing conflict. Employment law; and conflict resolution principles and techniques. Ability to balance practical and legal
considerations, develop procedures, comprehend and explain complex issues and solve problems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid drivers license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, and judges and justices. * This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed

BENEFITS

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) [http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/]

State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance

Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses

Paid vacation and sick leave up to eight (8) weeks

Eleven (11) paid holidays

Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [http://www.nmpera.org/]

Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations*

Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM

Bilingual compensation*

Training and career development opportunities

Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement

May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay*

May receive physical fitness leave*

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Must be a graduate of a law school meeting the standards of accreditation of the American Bar Association; possess and maintain a license to practice law in the State of New Mexico.

Education Substitution: None.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the practice of applicable law, or as a law clerk.

Experience Substitution: None.

TO APPLY: Apply at or send application or resume supplemental form, proof of education and one (1) writing sample to [email protected] or the above address.

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE

400 Lomas Blvd. NW (Third Floor/Room 327)

Albuquerque, NM 87102

PROOF OF EDUCATION REQUIRED.

Applications not including copies of information requested on the employment application will be rejected.

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