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New Mexico Legal Aid is Hiring! Join Our Native American Program and Make a Difference! We are looking for passionate professionals to fill two exciting roles within our Native American Program (NAP) as part of the Equal Justice Isleta Project. These positions are critical in providing legal support to low-income Native American communities and upholding public health, safety, and cultural heritage. Open Positions: Equal Justice Isleta Paralegal Support attorneys in case management, outreach, and advocacy Engage with Pueblo of Isleta community members and ensure access to critical civil legal services Salary: $49,077.55 - $70,232.52 + comprehensive benefits Location: Santa Ana, NM Deadline: October 18, 2024 Equal Justice Isleta Staff Attorney Provide full representation to eligible clients in civil legal matters Partner with Pueblo of Isleta agencies, tribal, state, and federal courts to serve community needs Salary: $63,376.18 - $100,547.39 + comprehensive benefits Location: Pueblo of Isleta and Santa Ana, NM Deadline: October 18, 2024 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g_Sa3NV9 If you're passionate about serving Native American communities and advancing justice, these opportunities are for you! #Hiring #NativeAmericanRights #LegalCareers #PublicInterestLaw #ParalegalJobs #AttorneyJobs #NewMexicoLegalAid

We're Hiring! Join the New Mexico Legal Aid Team Are you passionate about social justice and helping those in need? New Mexico Legal Aid is expanding, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join us in making a difference in our communities! We're hiring for several key positions across the state: 🔹 Community Justice Worker - Veterans Practice in Albuquerque, NM 🔹 Managing Attorney - Statewide Housing Stability Program (Flexible location in New Mexico) 🔹 Managing Attorney - Hobbs, Roswell, & Clovis offices 🔹 Managing Attorney - Santa Fe, Taos, & Las Vegas offices 🔹 Staff Attorney - Housing Stability & General Practice in Las Vegas, NM 🔹 Staff Attorney - Housing Stability (Statewide) in Albuquerque, NM At NMLA, we provide critical legal services that promote access to justice and equal rights. If you're ready to use your skills to make an impact, we want to hear from you! Apply today: Visit newmexicolegalaid.org and click on "Careers" in our top menu or click here: https://lnkd.in/g_Sa3NV9 #NowHiring #LegalAid #CommunityJustice #EqualJustice #LawJobs #NMJobs #ManagingAttorney #LegalCareers

🎉 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