New Mexico Probate Attorney - Of Counsel Flexible | Part-Time

Job Description

Job Description

The Staff Pad has partnered with a reputable law firm, and we are looking to hire an experienced Of Counsel Attorney – Probate to support its growing New Mexico practice.

This is a flexible Of Counsel opportunity for an attorney with experience handling New Mexico probate courts, estate administration, guardianship, conservatorship, and related court procedures.

This role is ideal for an attorney

• Who has their own practice or other professional commitments but is interested in taking on additional probate-related matters referred by a growing multi-state law firm.
  
• Who can help the firm serve New Mexico clients locally, appear in court when needed, and provide practical, reliable support on probate and estate-related matters.
  

Schedule: Flexible | Part-Time | Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Probate, Guardianship, Conservatorship & Estate-Related Disputes

What You’ll Do:

• Handle New Mexico probate and estate administration matters
  
• Represent clients in probate court proceedings
  
• Manage & assist with guardianship and conservatorship matters
  
• Draft and review probate pleadings, petitions, motions, notices, and related filings
  
• Attend hearings, status conferences, and other court appearances as needed
  
• Guide clients through the probate process, timelines, required documents, and next steps
  
• Communicate clearly with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal team members
  
• Help evaluate new probate-related matters for scope, complexity, and fit
  
• Support contested probate or probate-adjacent litigation where experience allows
  
• Provide local New Mexico court knowledge and procedural guidance
  

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• Active New Mexico bar admission and good standing
  
• Experience with probate, estate administration, guardianship, or conservatorship
  
• Familiarity with New Mexico probate court procedures
  
• Albuquerque preferred, but attorneys anywhere in New Mexico will be considered
  

Additional Skills & Attributes

• Ability to appear in court as needed
  
• Strong client communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail
  
• Ability to manage referred matters independently, responsibly with minimal supervision
  
• Strong responsiveness with clients and internal firm contacts
  
• Comfort working within a flexible Of Counsel relationship
  

Preferred Experience

Additional experience in any of the following is a plus:

• Contested probate matters
  
• Estate planning and trust administration
  
• Fiduciary disputes
  
• Real estate or business matters involving estates
  
• Civil litigation involving probate-related disputes
  

What You Can Expect

Work and Compensation Structure

• Compensation: 55% of collected billings, or hourly rate
  
• Flexible Of Counsel relationship, not a traditional full-time employee role
  
• Work volume may vary based on firm needs and client demand
  
• In-person court appearances may be required depending on the matter, court, and client needs
  

Why join the firm?

Join a growing New Mexico practice with increasing demand for local probate support.

The opportunity offers:

• Access to referred probate and estate-related matters from a multi-state law firm
  
• Collaboration with experienced attorneys and legal support teams
  
• Flexibility to accept matters based on experience and availability
  
• Help provide clients with trusted local probate and estate guidance
  
• Build a productive, long-term relationship with a growing firm
  
• Expand your practice without the commitment of a full-time role
  

If you're a New Mexico-licensed attorney seeking meaningful probate work with the support of an established firm, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn how your experience can contribute to the continued success of the firm's growing New Mexico practice.