Prosecuting Attorney

San Juan County, NM Prosecuting Attorney

Purpose: This position provides for the prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases.

Supervision: Incumbent receives general to intensive supervision as needed from the assigned supervisor.

Examples of work performed: Incumbent handles a variety of misdemeanors and lower-level felony cases, such as DWIs and bad check cases; does legal research for felony cases for higher level Attorneys; assists in trial teams; works with law enforcement at crime scenes; performs non-prosecution duties such as community outreach: participates on boards and task forces and other groups as assigned; may be required to taken an on-call rotation; and performs other related job duties. Felony work is performed under supervision.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is an entry level position of the attorney series. The incumbent is expected to become fully effective in this position within three years.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in office and courtroom environments. Physical effort and travel may be required. Incumbents may be required to work under stressful situations and/or conditions. Incumbent may be required to go to crime scenes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: This position requires basic knowledge and skills in the areas of criminal prosecution, rules of evidence and rules of criminal procedure, public relations; organization; basic computer skills; ability to draft legal documents; ability to work effectively with other criminal justice agencies; ability to communicate effectively; ability to research and analyze information and situations. This position works independently and makes decisions within guidelines which include decisions to dismiss, proceed to trial or negotiate plea agreements. Seeks guidance from assigned supervisor and/or higher-level attorneys.

Requirements: J.D. degree and current license to practice law in New Mexico

Preferred Qualifications: Legal experience totaling up to at least one (1) year.

Rate of Pay: $70,196 - $126,270 based on experience and agency budget.

Recruitment and Bonus opportunities may apply.

Benefits include: Comprehensive Health, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, disability benefits, paid annual, sick and holiday leave.