Children's Court Attorney (CYFD/PSD #27578)
$30.
59 - $48.
95 Hourly$63,633 - $101,813 AnnuallyThis position is a Pay Band LFPosting DetailsTHIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Why does the job exist?Incumbent will provide professional legal services for protective services cases in litigation, counsel, interpretation of law, research, analysis, mediation and administrative hearings.
How does it get done?oSkillful legal representation - competently represent the department in all Children's Court cases assigned to the attorney, with adequate preparation before all hearings and prompt preparation of appropriate orders after all hearings.
(65%) oPrompt resolution of Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) and Permanent Guardianship (PG) cases - pursue the prompt and successful resolution of all TPR and PG cases.
(15%) oPrompt adjudication of abuse/neglect cases against all named respondents; timely ASFA hearings and documentation - pursues the prompt and successful adjudication of abuse/neglect allegations against all named respondents; timely pursues ASFA mandated hearings.
(15%) oAmenability to supervision and maintaining professional relationships - Maintains a professional and courteous relationship with Departmental personnel and other professionals involved in abuse/neglect cases; is amenable and responsive to supervision by the Managing Attorney and adheres to statewide CCA office policy and procedures.
(5%) Minimum QualificationJuris 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).
For more information on limited practice licenses, please visit:
http:
//www.
nmexam.
org/limited-license/ Employment RequirementsBackground investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working ConditionsWork is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and phone usage.
Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information:
Kristen Dickey (575) 263-1695 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit PositionThis position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Recommended Skills Administration Lawsuits Research Mediation Legal Services Law Enforcement Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
59 - $48.
95 Hourly$63,633 - $101,813 AnnuallyThis position is a Pay Band LFPosting DetailsTHIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Why does the job exist?Incumbent will provide professional legal services for protective services cases in litigation, counsel, interpretation of law, research, analysis, mediation and administrative hearings.
How does it get done?oSkillful legal representation - competently represent the department in all Children's Court cases assigned to the attorney, with adequate preparation before all hearings and prompt preparation of appropriate orders after all hearings.
(65%) oPrompt resolution of Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) and Permanent Guardianship (PG) cases - pursue the prompt and successful resolution of all TPR and PG cases.
(15%) oPrompt adjudication of abuse/neglect cases against all named respondents; timely ASFA hearings and documentation - pursues the prompt and successful adjudication of abuse/neglect allegations against all named respondents; timely pursues ASFA mandated hearings.
(15%) oAmenability to supervision and maintaining professional relationships - Maintains a professional and courteous relationship with Departmental personnel and other professionals involved in abuse/neglect cases; is amenable and responsive to supervision by the Managing Attorney and adheres to statewide CCA office policy and procedures.
(5%) Minimum QualificationJuris 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).
For more information on limited practice licenses, please visit:
http:
//www.
nmexam.
org/limited-license/ Employment RequirementsBackground investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working ConditionsWork is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and phone usage.
Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here Agency Contact Information:
Kristen Dickey (575) 263-1695 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit PositionThis position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Recommended Skills Administration Lawsuits Research Mediation Legal Services Law Enforcement Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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