Attorney

• Handle a broad range of New Mexico civil litigation matters
• Manage pre-litigation and litigation files from case assessment through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, demand letters, and other legal documents
• Advise clients on strategy, risks, timelines, and next steps
• Represent clients in hearings, conferences, mediations, and court proceedings
• Support matters involving real estate, business disputes, contracts, and general civil litigation
• Assist with probate-related matters when and where experience allows
• Conduct legal research and provide practical legal analysis
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and firm leadership
• Help grow and strengthen the firm's New Mexico practice

Civil Litigation Attorney, New Mexico Bar Required

• Represent individuals in non-detained removal proceedings with EOIR and affirmative filings with USCIS, including asylum applications and work permit applications;
• Develop pro se materials and systems to support non-detained New Mexicans in removal proceedings;
• Conduct legal consultations for individuals in ICE custody at the Torrance County Detention Facility and the Cibola County Correctional Center regarding their immigration options;
• Represent detained non-citizens in removal proceedings and bond hearings in front of EOIR, appeals with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and habeas corpus proceedings in the Western District of Texas and the District of New Mexico;
• Supervise and/or mentor some NMILC attorneys taking on non-detainded removal cases, particularly for representation on the merits;
• Supervise legal assistants and volunteers, both at detention center visits and in individual case matters;
• Strengthen referral networks by coordinating case referrals with other organizations (e.g., Immigrant Justice Corps, ACLU-NM);
• Participate in rapid-response and community legal clinics during times of increased enforcement activity, offering Know Your Rights (KYR) information and orientation for families of detained individuals.

Senior Attorney

• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of cases, including drafting pleadings and briefs.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, and other pre-trial and trial proceedings.
• Represent clients in court, including real estate, business partnership disputes, general litigation matters, and personal injury.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients, including litigation strategies and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and other team members to achieve case goals.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in relevant laws, regulations, and court decisions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all case-related activity.
• Perform administrative tasks related to legal cases, including document management and legal document preparation.
• Utilize Westlaw and other legal databases to conduct research and stay current with legal developments.

Entry Level Litigation Attorney

• Track, analyze, and comment on harmful proposals including plan amendments and revisions and site-specific projects as appropriate.
• Litigate to challenge harmful projects in federal and state court.
• Engage in administrative advocacy, such as commenting on proposed plans, projects, and rulemakings and the preparation of petitions for rulemaking.
• Analyze pending state and federal legislation.
• Participate in strategic planning and execution of both legal and campaign strategies.
• Develop cases to further the goals of the Center's Great Basin Program.
• Work with regional, local, and national partners.
• Work with scientists and other related experts.
• Work with relevant staff to prepare external communications; and give talks at relevant conferences.
• Occasional travel required (meetings, conferences, hearings, oral arguments, field visits, etc.).
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Staff or Senior Attorney

• Manage a caseload that may include: Real estate litigation, Business litigation
• Lead matters from intake strategy through resolution (settlement, mediation/arbitration, or trial)
• Develop case-specific legal strategies aligned to client goals
• Maintain proactive case timelines
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions; manage hearings
• Drive discovery strategy
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses effectively
• Appear in court for contested/uncontested matters
• Communicate clearly and consistently with clients
• Continuously improve templates, workflows, and internal processes

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