Felony First Appearance Attorney

THIS IS AN AT WILL POSITION. THE ELECTED DISTRICT ATTORNEY HAS FINAL DISCRETION IN HIRING AND RETAINING FOR THIS POSITION, INCLUDING WHICH
QUALIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS WILL APPLY.

The Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney improves the quality of life of the citizens of Bernalillo County by reducing crime through thoughtful enforcement of the law and the development of a criminal justice system. The Office is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is seeking applicants for a Felony First Appearance Prosecutor to handle initial court proceedings for individuals charged with felony offenses. This attorney will be responsible for presenting the State’s position on bond, reviewing probable cause affidavits, and ensuring the effective initiation of felony cases. This position requires work on Saturday , the time worked on Saturday is to be flexed throughout the same week Monday through Friday. Pursuant to the New Mexico District Attorney’s Compensation Plan, the position of attorney is “At Will” and serves at the pleasure of the District Attorney.

*  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: This role is vital to the fair and efficient administration of justice and requires strong courtroom presence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to make quick, sound legal decisions under pressure.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; and organization ; 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. 

* Requirements: Licensed attorney to practice law in good standing either in New Mexico or another state with a New Mexico limited license, plus a minimum of four (4) years as a practicing attorney in criminal law or three (3) years as a prosecuting attorney.

* Working Conditions: Work is performed in office, courtroom and community environments. Some physical effort and travel may be required. Incumbent may be required to work under stressful situations and/or conditions.

* Preferred Qualifications: Five (5) to seven (7) years or more of relevant prosecution experience.

Salary is commensurate with experience. This advertisement will remain open until filled. Applicants selected for an interview must notify the Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney of the need for a reasonable accommodation due to a Disability.