Job description

Children, Youth & Families DptAgency

07/01/2023Posting End Date

Continuous Job OpeningJob Posting Type

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133462Job ID

ClovisLocation

Full-TimeFull/Part Time

Regular - PERM for StateRegular/Temporary

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Salary

$34.16 - $54.66 Hourly

$71,061 - $113,698 Annually

This position is a Pay Band LH

Posting Details

THIS IS A REGIONAL POSITION; THEREFORE INCUMBENT MAY BE HOUSED IN ANY OFFICE WITHIN THE SOUTHEAST REGION.

THIS JOB 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 advanced level professional legal services for protective services cases in context of litigation and providing counsel, interpretation of law, research and legal analysis to Protective Services staff in the region to which the attorney is assigned. Incumbent is responsible for assisting other Children's Court Attorneys in complex or high profile cases and/or assuming responsibility for such cases throughout the region.

How does it get done?

• Prepare cases for trial and provide quality representation for agency at trials, hearings, and mandatory meetings in accordance with the Protective Services Division practices.

• Secure Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) on cases where child¿s plan is adoption and permanent guardianship in accordance with plan.

• File and prosecute abuse/neglect and FINS actions in accordance with time frames and standards set forth in the Children¿s Code, Rules, policy and procedure and ASFA (Adoption and Safe Families Act.

• Maintain and improve professional relationships with the court, Guardian Ad Litems, respondents¿ attorneys, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Citizen Review Boards, social workers and work to improve the system.

Minimum Qualification

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law and four (4) years of experience in the practice 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://nmexam.org/limited-license/

Employment Requirements

Background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS"), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints. May be exposed to potentially difficult clients/witnesses. Some statewide travel may be required. Must have own mode of transportation for daily travel.

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Agency Contact Information: Elisa Erives (575) 626-8995Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,061.00 - $113,698.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Clovis, NM 88101: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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