Job Overview:

The Department of Justice has broad statutory authority over civil legal matters and proceedings involving the state. The Attorney General is charged with administering and enforcing a wide variety of laws that benefit New Mexico residents. The Consumer Protection Division enforces laws such as the Unfair Practices Act, Fraud Against Taxpayers Act, antitrust laws protecting against price-fixing, bid-rigging and attempts to reduce competition. The Division has a Tobacco Bureau that enforces the Master Settlement Agreement, as well as a Utilities Bureau that examines all applications made by utilities that could impose increased rates on consumers to protect residential, small business, and agricultural utility ratepayers.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate complaints and claims and gather evidence to build affirmative cases
• Draft investigative memoranda, pleadings, motions, and briefing in civil matters in state and federal courts
• Propound and respond to written discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Appear in court for motions practice and trials
• Work closely with colleagues and professional staff to accomplish litigation goals and meet all deadlines
• Negotiate settlements and represent the interests of the People of New Mexico

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or qualified to apply for limited practice license (Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA).
• Committed to and values public service and diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Strong litigation, analytical, research, oral, written, and negotiation skills
• Excels at learning new areas of law and takes initiative to learn quickly and dive into subject matter
• Exhibits active listening and effective communication with the public, courts, colleagues, staff and leadership
• Accepts, adapts, and contributes positively to change
• Takes a result-oriented, open-minded, and innovative approach to overcoming challenges and dealing with crises

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,354.00 - $139,238.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Bar (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Fe, NM 87501 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Fe, NM 87501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person