Public Defender 4 (3261)

Job Overview Habeas is a statewide unit based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Statewide travel is required. Statewide representation of clients in post-conviction matters that fall under two general categories of cases: Conviction Cases and Confinement cases. Habeas is often the last chance of attack available to a client. Conviction Cases may include claims related to actual innocence, ineffective assistance of counsel, and illegal sentences. Confinement Cases may include claims related to disciplinary actions resulting in lost goodtime; medical complaints, failure to award lump sum credits and parole issues. Pay Information ***This position qualifies for an additional hourly pay differential of $1.30 hourly / $2,704.00 annually. Hourly pay differential reflects a retention pay incentive, as applicable to the position advertised.*** Public Defender 4's are typically paid an hourly rate that ranges from $49.66 ($103,292.80 annually) to $57.95 ($120,536.00 annually). Responsibilities Handles felony cases such as burglaries, drug crimes, property crimes and probation violations with limited supervision. May handle more complex level felonies with some guidance/direction from a higher-level attorney/managing attorney. Has acquired sufficient knowledge and/or experience to handle an appellate caseload. Has knowledge and experience to prepare appellate briefs and argue cases before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court with some direction from higher level attorneys. Provides guidance and advice to lower level attorneys. Works independently and is able to recognise and resolve complex issues related to the caseload. Attends seminars, training classes and reviews current professional literature to maintain and develop professional skills and knowledge. Drafts/reviews, proposes and prepares reports and legal documents. Performs related and other duties as assigned. Other Duties & Notes Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Notice: An employee with this classification may be required to perform at a PD4 level or duties of a lower classification without additional compensation. Employee will be required to show competence in all levels PD2 through PD4. Qualifications Current license as an attorney issued by the NM Supreme Court or eligible for limited license issued by NM Supreme Court and four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Other Information Collective Bargaining: This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to. Default FLSA: Exempt Geographic Pay Differential: This position may qualify for Geographic Pay Differential. Please refer to the LOPD website, Geographic Differential, for more information. The Law Offices of the Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis on race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political affiliation or religion, mental or physical disability, or serious medical condition. Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages. #J-18808-Ljbffr Law Offices Of The Public Defender