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Office of Second Judicial District Attorney

<div><p><b>THIS IS AN AT WILL POSITION. THE ELECTED DISTRICT ATTORNEY HAS FINAL DISCRETION IN HIRING AND RETAINING FOR THIS POSITION, INCLUDING WHICH</b><br>
<b>QUALIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS WILL APPLY</b></p>
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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 an Attorney for our special proceedings team. Pursuant to the New Mexico District Attorney&rsquo;s Compensation Plan, the position of attorney is &ldquo;At Will&rdquo; and serves at the pleasure of the District Attorney.</p>
<ul><li><b>Purpose: </b>The purpose of the Habeas Corpus Attorney position is to protect the integrity of criminal convictions and sentences by effectively representing the State in post-conviction and habeas corpus proceedings. This role ensures that convictions are lawfully obtained and upheld through thorough legal analysis, timely and accurate litigation, and sound advocacy in state courts. The Habeas Corpus Attorney plays a critical role in safeguarding due process, maintaining public trust in the criminal justice system, and supporting the Office&rsquo;s mission to seek justice while ensuring fairness and constitutional compliance.</li></ul>
<ul><li><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities: </b>Review, analyze, and respond to state habeas corpus petitions, motions for post-conviction relief; Draft pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda addressing constitutional, procedural, and substantive criminal law issues; Represent the State in hearings and oral arguments in trial courts, and appellate courts as required; Conduct thorough reviews of trial transcripts, exhibits, and appellate records to assess claims of error or ineffective assistance of counsel; Collaborate with trial attorneys, appellate attorneys, investigators, and support staff to gather records, affidavits, and factual support; Track statutory deadlines and ensure compliance with all filing requirements in state courts; Provide legal guidance and consultation to trial divisions regarding post-conviction issues and preservation of the record; Stay current on developments in criminal law, post-conviction procedure, and constitutional jurisprudence; Assists with and provides coverage for other Special Proceedings Division functions, including extradition and probation violation cases, as needed to support division operations; Maintain accurate case records and provide status updates to supervisors as requested.</li></ul><div><br>
<ul><li><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</b> Position requires in-depth knowledge of criminal procedure, constitutional law, and post-conviction litigation; Strong legal research and writing skills, with the ability to analyze complex legal issues clearly and persuasively; Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines; Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills; Professional courtroom demeanor and effective oral advocacy skills; Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a collaborative legal team.</li></ul></div>
<ul><li><b>Requirements:</b></li></ul>
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Trial Attorney: Licensed attorney in New Mexico or another State with a New Mexico limited license, plus a minimum of two (2) years as a practicing attorney, or one (1) year as a prosecuting attorney.</p>
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SeniorTrial Attorney: 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.</p>
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Deputy District Attorney: Career prosecutor: Licensed attorney to practice law in New Mexico plus a minimum of six (6) years of relevant prosecution experience.</p>
<ul><li><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></li></ul>
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Trial Attorney: Two (2) or more years as a prosecuting attorney.</p>
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Senior Trial Attorney: Five (5) to seven (7) years or more of relevant prosecution experience.</p>
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Deputy District Attorney: Career prosecutor: Licensed attorney to practice law in New Mexico, plus eight (8) or more years of relevant prosecution experience.</p>
<ul><li><b>Working Conditions: </b>Work is performed in office, courtroom, and community environments. Physical effort and travel may be required.</li></ul>
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Salary is commensurate with experience. Resume, writing sample and three professional references must be received at the Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney. 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.</p></div><p></p>

Attorney (Habeas Corpus)

<div><div>Division Head Prosecutor of Justice Reform/PPD Job Description:</div>
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<div>The Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney improves the quality of life of the<br>
citizens of Bernalillo County by reducing crime through thoughtful enforcement of the law and the<br>
development of a criminal justice system. The Office is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer<br>
and is seeking applicants to serve as an Managing Attorney within the Division of Alternatives to Incarceration or Diversion.<br>
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The Diversion Prosecutor will work with various entities within the Second Judicial District Attorney&rsquo;s<br>
Office, to include our Justice Reform team and the Pre-Prosecution Diversion Program, to evaluate<br>
cases to identify lower-level offenders to determine the best course of action in reducing recidivism<br>
for the specific offender. The Diversion Prosecutor will work cooperatively with both Metropolitan<br>
Court and District Court to divert the offender through various Specialty and Diversion Courts - both<br>
within Metropolitan and District Court - or through non-court alternatives, both inside and outside the<br>
criminal justice system. Ideally, the Attorney will have in-depth knowledge of the root causes of<br>
certain crime, to include mental health disorders and substance use disorders. Schedule may vary and include on-call duties and occasional evening or weekend work.<br>
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The Diversion Prosecutor will implement policy directives from the District Attorney, and will regularly<br>
meet with Chief of Policy and Planning, Chief Administrative Officer, and Pre-Prosecution Diversion<br>
Director to best achieve diversion, rehabilitation, and reduction in recidivism.</div>
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<div></div><ul><li><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</b></li></ul>
<ul><li><div>This position requires management of other attorneys and staff.</div>
</li><li><div>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; knowledge of various mental health and substance use disorders is important, but not mandatory.</div>
</li><li>Works independently with minimal consultation with supervisors (except for higher profile or complex cases).</li>
<li>Significant prosecutorial discretion on cases within assigned caseload.</li>
<li>Maintain and track data related to diversion program participation and recidivism outcomes; compile and analyze statistics to support case management, program evaluation, and office reporting needs.</li>
</ul><ul><li><b>Requirements:</b></li></ul>
<ul><li>Career prosecutor: Licensed attorney to practice law in New Mexico plus a minimum of six (6) years of relevant prosecution experience.</li>
<li>Managing attorney: Licensed attorney to practice law in New Mexico plus a minimum of six (6) years of relevant prosecution experience, which should include two (2) years administrative/management experience.</li>
</ul>
<ul><li><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></li></ul>
<ul>
<li>Career prosecutor: Licensed attorney to practice law in New Mexico, plus eight (8) or more years of relevant prosecution experience.</li>
<li>Managing attorney: Licensed attorney to practice law in New Mexico, plus eight (8) or more years of relevant prosecution experience, including three (3) or more years of administrative/management experience.</li>
</ul><ul><li><b>Working Conditions:</b></li></ul>
<ul><li>Work is performed in an office environment as well as significant work out of the office and in the community.
</li></ul><ul><li><b>Salary:</b></li></ul>
<ul><li>Salary is commensurate with experience. Resume, writing sample and three professional references must be received at the Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney. 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.</li></ul></div><div></div>

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