New Mexico Legal Aid

🎉 Exciting Career Opportunities at New Mexico Legal Aid! 🎉 Are you passionate about justice and making a difference in your community? We're expanding our team and looking for dedicated professionals to join us in several key roles: 🔹 Managing Attorney – Statewide Housing Stability Program (Flexible Location in NM) 🔹 Managing Attorney – Statewide Intake, Referral and Advice (IRA) 🔹 Managing Attorney (Hobbs, Roswell, and Clovis) 🔹 Managing Attorney - Consumer Law Practice Group and Low Income Tax Clinic 🔹 Paralegal - Housing Stability (Albuquerque) 🔹 Staff Attorney - Housing Stability and General Practice (Las Vegas, NM) 🔹 Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence (Albuquerque) At New Mexico Legal Aid, we are committed to providing free, high-quality legal services to low-income individuals and families. If you’re ready to join a team that fights for justice and empowers our communities, we want to hear from you! 👉 Apply now or learn more about these positions on our website: https://lnkd.in/g_Sa3NV9

We're on the lookout for dedicated cleaners to join New Mexico Legal Aid! If you have a passion for keeping spaces spick and span, we want to hear from you. CLEANING SERVICES NEEDED 🏢 Locations: Santa Ana, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Roswell 📅 Schedule: Twice a month Responsibilities: Maintain clean bathrooms and kitchens Keep office spaces tidy and organized Requirements: Previous commercial cleaning experience Certificate of Insurance and NM Workers Comp Insurance Attention to detail Reliable transportation 📧 How to Apply: Email Alma Vasquez at almav@nmlegalaid.org with your quote, availability, and relevant experience. Join us in creating a clean and welcoming environment for our team and clients!

New Mexico Legal Aid is hiring a Director of our statewide Volunteer Attorney Program. This position requires close work with the Pro Bono Committees of the various Judicial Districts, the State Bar of New Mexico and the New Mexico Commission on Access to Justice. The candidate must know how to plan, execute, oversee and evaluate a successful program to deliver volunteer legal services, both through clinics and individual direct assignments. NMLA, the State Bar and the Commission on Access to Justice are committed to building and maintaining one of the most successful and innovative pro bono projects in the country. The Volunteer Attorney Program Director will work closely with the NMLA Executive Director and Director of Litigation, State Bar leaders, Courts, local Judicial District pro bono committees, individual private attorneys and law firms, law school faculty and student groups, and civil legal services partner agencies throughout the state to achieve maximum potential of pro bono initiatives for providing representation and other forms of legal assistance to low-income New Mexicans. The Volunteer Attorney Program Director will be responsible for the overall function of the Volunteer Attorney Program (VAP), supervise (5) full-time-equivalent staff, collaborate with project partners, Bar leaders and volunteers from throughout the state. For a full list of responsibilities and requirements, please visit the job listing below. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who are passionate and strongly committed to helping NMLA and our statewide pro bono partners better serve our client community. The position will be located in Albuquerque but will require periodic travel around the State.   Applicants must submit a current resume and a cover letter in order to be considered. Your cover letter should explain your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA. Your application will not be considered unless we receive both of these documents. To apply click below. As an alternative you can email the applicant packet to jobs@nmlegalaid.org. https://lnkd.in/gzY-eqhH

NMLA is hiring a dedicated DEI and Human Resources specialist to contribute to and support an inclusive organizational culture that centers on racial, LGBTQ+, social, and disability equity. This position will play a pivotal role in supporting our DEI initiatives for helping the organization to apply an equity lens to both NMLA's internal dynamics as well as our community-facing work, and additionally, to provide support for other HR Functions. The DEI - HR Specialist will report directly to the Human Resources Director in the Albuquerque office. The job responsibilities outlined encompass various areas focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Equitable Outreach, Ensuring Access to Services, and Human Resources Support. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Develop and implement strategies and programs related to DEI. Lead training, employee engagement, and projects centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion, covering implicit bias, racial justice, harassment prevention, disability access, and related issues. Cultivate an inclusive work culture and support the establishment of DEI and racial justice committees. Research best practices, monitor progress, and ensure accountability for identified DEI goals. Communicate with staff to identify areas for improvement and audit policies and practices related to diversity and inclusion. Collaborate across departments and programs to advance equity and inclusion internally and externally. Supporting Equitable Outreach: Assess community partnerships in line with client communities' priorities. Maintain relationships with the Board of Directors and community partners to address racial justice issues and incorporate these into the organization's work. Ensuring Access to Services: Ensure the accessibility of communications to clients and the public. Review case acceptance patterns for equity in providing legal services. Evaluate policies and practices for improved access and inclusion for clients with disabilities. Human Resources Support: Assist in job creation and posting through a DEI lens. Help evaluate and expand job posting sites. Facilitate onboarding, orientation programs for new employees, benefits enrollment, administration, and address employee inquiries. Review, update, and participate in reasonable accommodation processes, internal investigations, and organizing company events. Assist with personnel action forms and other required employee documents. Provide a current resume and a cover letter that explains your interest in this position Provide a current resume and a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA. Your application will not be considered unless we receive both of these documents. As an alternative, you can email the applicant packet to jobs@nmlegalaid.org. https://lnkd.in/gZRrdpp8

New Mexico Legal Aid is hiring a Legal Secretary for our Low Income Tax Clinic and Albuquerque General office.   This position will be based out of the NMLA Albuquerque Office.   For LITC the Legal Secretary will be responsible for: Maintaining client information in a database. Conducting intakes. Communicating successfully and respectfully with clients by any available verbal or written means. Collection of client data. Drafting correspondence and preparing other written materials.   For the Albuquerque office, the Legal Secretary will be responsible for:   Serving as receptionist for phone and in-person contacts with office.   Conducting intakes. Assisting with drafting, editing and managing correspondence, case documents and administrative documents. Assisting with scheduling and calendar management for staff. Assisting staff with organizing and maintaining administrative resources and client files.  General filing and clerical support. Maintains notary license and fulfills office notary requirements.   Requirements:  Three (3) or more years of legal secretary experience; Understands local and state court rules and procedures including service of summons, deadlines, filing papers, certificate of service etc; The ability to manage multiple tasks and build collaborative relationships within the staff; ·Able to effectively use computer technology and remote communications systems, including shared on-line workspaces and web meeting and videoconferencing software, to effectively collaborate and co-counsel with staff located in multiple offices. Familiarity with Office365 is a plus. Excellent organizational and written communication skills. Maintenance of office files and records. Abilities include calendaring. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.  Must be capable of being bonded. NMLA employees enjoy:   Being unionized A great work environment Great benefits including generous leave Competitive salary and benefits package   Applicants will be subject to a background check. Please do not let this deter you from applying. NMLA is committed to a strong workforce and will review records individually to determine whether a particular record will be disqualified.    The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Pay is determined by years of experience and is set by a scale. NMLA provides a comprehensive benefits, holiday and leave packages. Provide a current resume and a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA by clicking below to apply. Your application will not be considered unless we receive both of these documents. As an alternative, you can email the applicant packet to jobs@nmlegalaid.org. https://lnkd.in/gMkhf6Wx

New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) is hiring a Grants Assistant to work in collaboration with NMLA's Director of Grants Administration and provide support necessary for the submission, administration, and reporting of contracts and grants that fund our programs.   NMLA has numerous contracts and grants at varying funding levels from local and national organizations including private foundations and local, state, and federal government agencies. NMLA's multiple funding sources require data collection/management, a high volume of grant reporting, and complex systems of tracking and monitoring funding compliance requirements. The Grants Assistant will provide multiple levels of support to the Director of Grants Administration to ensure that grants are tracked, and all reports are timely submitted.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   • Work with the Director of Grants Administration to draft and submit grant reports. • Assist the Director of Grants Administration in drafting and submitting grant proposals. • Maintain a master calendar for grant deadlines, including grant reporting and other grant deliverables. • Become proficient in the use of NMLA's case management system (LegalServer) and assist in accurately tracking and reporting case and client data. • Work with staff concerning questions on the requirements and processes for correctly entering client and case data in NMLA's online case management system to comply with grant requirements. Help to prepare instructions regarding the requirements and processes for correctly entering data in NMLA's online case management system. • Provide members of administration and management with information, reports, and other data needed for grant compliance and reporting purposes. • Become familiar with Legal Services Corporation regulations and restrictions and New Mexico Legal Aid Board policies and procedures and their applicability to grants management and data analysis tasks. • Assist the Director of Grants Administration in program evaluation, including development of and tracking survey results. • Offer recommendations about improvement of processes related to grant management. Provide a current resume and a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA by clicking below to apply. Your application will not be considered unless we receive both of these documents. As an alternative, you can email the applicant packet to jobs@nmlegalaid.org. https://lnkd.in/gX23A4fZ

New Mexico Legal Aid is hiring a paralegal to support its Statewide Housing Stability and its Veteran’s Project. The paralegal will assist attorneys serving eligible clients threatened with loss of their housing and/or housing subsidies, as well as eligible US Armed Services Veterans seeking to get or increase their benefits. There will also be opportunities to assist with statewide clinics and outreach. Responsibilities will be statewide. Due to the range of service areas, this position may be housed in any of NMLA's statewide office locations, but there is a preference for the Albuquerque office in order to work closely with the Statewide Housing Stability Manager and the Housing and Veteran’s Attorneys. For this position, the Paralegal, under the direction of the Housing Managing Attorney, will assist the Attorneys with: Litigation support Eviction prevention Habitability Reasonable accommodations Subsidized housing Low-Income housing tax credit Designing statewide clinics and outreach programs Other housing-related work The Paralegal will also assist the Veteran’s Project Staff Attorney with: Preparing and filing appeals to the VA regarding discharge status, benefits ratings, etc. Assisting Veterans with other legal issues including: housing, family law, and consumer law The duties of the Housing Stability and Veteran’s Project Paralegal will be to: Process intakes Draft pleadings Contact clients Support attorneys in preparation for court Send referrals to other support service agencies Engage in outreach Arrange and assist with legal clinics Requirements: Have at least three years' experience as a Paralegal. However, we will consider exceptionally well-qualified entry-level candidates. Have, or quickly be able to develop, expertise in housing and Veteran’s statewide resources available to low-income persons. Be able to use computer technology and remote communications systems effectively, including shared on-line workspaces, web-based meeting platforms, and video-conferencing software. Be able to collaborate with staff located in multiple offices and the community served by NMLA. Have excellent written and oral communication skills. Be flexible and be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Be compassionate, patient, determined and resilient. Handling veterans’ cases can be especially challenging. Veterans historically are a vulnerable and disenfranchised group with unmet legal needs. In addition, administrative proceedings with the VA can be especially slow and tedious. Be able to travel regularly throughout the State. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus. Provide a current resume and a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA by clicking below to apply. Your application will not be considered unless we receive both of these documents. As an alternative, you can email the applicant packet to jobs@nmlegalaid.org. https://lnkd.in/gzK5RgsA

New Mexico Legal Aid is hiring a Paralegal to provide legal assistance to the LGBTQ+ legal access program, Safe To Be You project. The Safe to Be You project provides legal assistance to LGBTQ+ people who have experienced discrimination and or violence because of their gender identity or sexual orientation. This project offers services statewide. For this position, under the supervision of the managing attorney, the Paralegal will be responsible for litigation support and assistance to victim's rights attorneys, direct advocacy and victims. The paralegal duties will include: Processing intakes. General support to attorneys in preparation for court. Litigation support. Drafting pleadings, correspondence and preparation of other written materials. Communicating successfully and respectfully with clients. Sending referrals to other support service agencies. Engaging in outreach. Providing/arranging training to victims' rights advocates. Collection of client data. Maintaining client information in a database. May be required to: Attend court with clients. Assist them with obtaining financial aid. Monitor cases for victim's rights violations requiring attorney involvement. Requirements / Qualifications: Experience as a Paralegal is preferred but will consider exceptionally well-qualified entry-level candidates. Experience as a victim advocate and/or victim advocate certification strongly preferred. Highly organized. Familiar with electronic document tracking and must be able to effectively use computer technology, including Microsoft products and remote communications systems, including shared online workspaces and web meeting and videoconferencing software, and to collaborate with staff located in multiple offices. Candidates also must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Skills to build collaborative relationships within the staff and the community served by NMLA. Willing to travel. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus. Federal Court experience preferred. NMLA employees enjoy: Being unionized A great work environment Great benefits including generous leave Competitive salary and benefits package Telework option may be available Applicants will be subject to a background check. Please do not let this deter you from applying. NMLA is committed to a strong workforce and will review records individually to determine whether a particular record will be disqualified. The position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Pay is determined by years of experience and set by a union scale. NMLA provides comprehensive benefits, holiday and leave packages. Applicants must submit a current resume and a cover letter in order to be considered. Your cover letter should explain your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA. Apply by clicking below to apply. As an alternative, you can email the applicant packet to jobs@nmlegalaid.org. https://lnkd.in/egN2bvhm

New Mexico Legal Aid is hiring a staff attorney for our Statewide Intake, Referral & Advice (IRA) Unit. New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low income New Mexicans for a variety of legal issues including domestic violence/family law, consumer protection, housing, and benefits. NMLA has locations throughout the state. For this position, the staff attorney will be interviewing applicants on substantive legal issues, providing legal information and advice, referrals, and brief services such as reviewing legal documents, helping clients fill out legal forms and write simple letters, providing brief advocacy calls on behalf of clients and providing guidance for pro se clients who need help to prepare for a pro se court appearance or strategize the next step in a self-help legal matter. An IRA Attorney may also be asked to provide initial pleadings or other documents in emergency cases. If appropriate, the Intake Attorney will also prepare the client case to be transferred for extended services by an NMLA practice group or specialty unit. Referrals may also be made to NMLA's statewide Volunteer Attorney Program. This position can be housed in any of the NMLA offices located throughout New Mexico. Work from home options are available during COVID and the office recognizes the importance of COVID safety measures. Requirements: ·         Applicants must be a licensed NM attorney, obtain a license in New Mexico through reciprocity, or qualify for a limited license. Candidates sitting for the next NM bar exam are also welcome to apply. ·         Show a passion for working with low income clients with legal problems impacting their housing, economic, and personal security.  ·         Have excellent written and oral communication skills. ·         Must be able to multitask and manage a high caseloads.  ·         Have computer skills including shared online workspaces and utilizing video conferencing.   NMLA employees enjoy:   ·         Unionized workforce ·         A great work environment ·         Great benefits including generous leave ·         Competitive salary   Applicants will be subject to a background check. Please do not let this deter you from applying. NMLA is committed to a strong workforce and will review records individually to determine whether a particular record will disqualify. The position is part of by a collective bargaining agreement. Pay is determined by years of experience and set by a union scale; click here to view the salary scale. NMLA provides comprehensive benefits, holiday and leave packages. Provide a current resume, three references, and a letter of interest explaining what you would like to accomplish if selected for this position by clicking below to apply. https://lnkd.in/gw6U2zHA

Attorneys - are you interested in exploring new pro bono opportunites? Please join New Mexico Legal Aid and the Volunteer Attorney Program for the launch of the Pro Bono Collaborative ECHO with the first monthly session "Kinship Guardianship New Rules" on Sept. 28! Sign up to participate and receive updates and session information now at: https://bit.ly/ECHOSept28 About the Pro Bono Collaborative ECHO: Pro Bono Collaborative ECHO will create an innovative learning community that will eventually become a statewide collaboration dedicated to providing pro bono legal services to low-income, rural New Mexicans. VAP Pro Bono Collaborative ECHO participants will: -Engage in a virtual community with their peers where they share support, guidance, and feedback; -Build a collective understanding of how to disseminate and implement best practices across diverse disciplines; -Use an All teach/All Learn framework to expand the pro bono community in New Mexico. The VAP Pro Bono Collaborative ECHO sessions will include three critical pieces: -Introductions/announcements: Building a community among participants; -Case Presentations: Learn from real scenarios; -Topic Presentation: A subject matter expert will provide information on a topic that the network has requested and will be available to answer questions. -The continuous loop of learning, mentoring, and peer support will make these sessions unique, with a long-lasting impact far beyond that of a webinar, CLE or single meeting! Please visit https://bit.ly/ECHOSept28 to sign up to participate and join the email list to receive updates and session information. Make sure to follow New Mexico Legal Aid for announcements of new monthly sessions! #probononm #nmprobono #nmlawyer #nmattorney #nmlegalaid #volunteerattorneyprogram #projectECHO See less