Senior Trial Attorney- Juvenile Unit - Las Cruces, United States - NM District Attorneys Association

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Job Description

Job Description

Job Duties:
Incumbent will handle the Juvenile docket and may handle all other 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.

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.


Qualifications:

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.

Company DescriptionThe New Mexico District Attorney's Offices are committed to effective and professional prosecution within the bounds of law, ethics, and integrity.

We strive to work closely with the courts, law enforcement, victims, witnesses and the community to ensure the safety of the citizens of New Mexico through aggressive prosecution of criminals and adherence to the duties of the District Attorney as set forth in Section NMSA.

Company Description

The New Mexico District Attorney's Offices are committed to effective and professional prosecution within the bounds of law, ethics, and integrity.

We strive to work closely with the courts, law enforcement, victims, witnesses and the community to ensure the safety of the citizens of New Mexico through aggressive prosecution of criminals and adherence to the duties of the District Attorney as set forth in Section NMSA.