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Attorney
Requisition ID req6020
Working Title Attorney
Position Grade 14
Position Summary

The Staff Attorney will work in an ombudsman role to support the adjudication and settlement of water rights in New Mexico and will contribute more broadly to the preventive diplomacy efforts of the Utton Center to address natural resources issues across New Mexico and the West by providing neutral and objective legal research, policy analysis, and outreach.

See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications

J.D. or LL.B; no previous experience required. Certification/Licensure Member of NM State Bar, or member of State Bar of another state or District of Columbia and in possession of a Public Employee Limited License issued by the NM Supreme Court.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications




Licensed to practice law in New Mexico;
Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication;
Demonstrated ability to build consensus and encourage collaboration;
Demonstrated engagement in Western conservation issues including water and Indian law;
Demonstrated ability and interest in teaching and mentoring students;
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a small, energetic team;
Academic background in the sciences preferred.











Additional Requirements Official transcripts, High school diploma, or GED certificate will be required for hire. Please see minimum qualifications for specifics.
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department SOL Utton Center (588P)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Term - Full-Time
Term End Date 2 years from date of hire
Status Exempt
Pay $3,956.33 - $5,924.53 Monthly
Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement Temporary and on-call employees working an appointment percentage of 26 (.26 FTE) or greater, per quarter, will be eligible to earn retirement service credits and thus are required to make New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) contributions. More information pertaining to your FTE and NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the NMERB Guidelines Clarified webpage.
Background Check Required No
For Best Consideration Date 8/7/2018
Application Instructions Please provide a resume, cover letter, and 3 supervisory references.

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Position Classification Description
Position Class Code / Title: C1001 / Attorney
Recruitment Tier: Tier 1
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 14

This is a description of a Staff Position Classification. It is not an announcement of a position opening. To view descriptions of current openings, please go to UNMJobs and Search Postings to view positions that are currently accepting applications.

The following statements are intended to describe, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibility levels characteristic of positions assigned to this classification. They should not be viewed as an exhaustive list of the specific duties and prerequisites applicable to individual positions that have been so classified.
Summary

Prepares legal research, gives legal advice, develops administrative regulations, provides legal, policy, and analysis of issues, administers contracts, develops public educational programs, and participates in preparation of grant proposals. May represent the University or its officials in various proceedings.
Duties and Responsibilities

Provides analysis of legal, policy, and environmental issues.
Conducts and oversees research into a variety of legal issues in field of expertise.
Writes, edits, and finalizes reports, opinions, correspondence, articles, and other documents; advises university officials about legal issues in specialty areas.
Administers contracts with funding agencies.
Coordinates multi-agency teams to study and/or evaluate a variety of issues and provide services as needed.
Prepares grant and contract proposals, and other documents, as needed.
May supervise non-professional staff and/or student employees.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

J.D. or LL.B; no previous experience required. Certification/Licensure Member of NM State Bar, or member of State Bar of another state or District of Columbia and in possession of a Public Employee Limited License issued by the NM Supreme Court.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Knowledge of contract documents and specifications.
Ability to conduct complex legal research.
Ability to create, compose and edit legal opinions and other written materials.
Knowledge of contracts and grants preparation and management.
Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Knowledge of the principles and procedures of legal research.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Position requires: a) Providing research and analysis of legal, policy and environmental issues; b) writing opinions, correspondence, articles, and other legal documentation; c) preparing grant and contract proposals, and administering contracts with funding agencies; d) providing University officials information regarding legal issues; and e) Membership in a State Bar (NM membership required within 12 months of date of hire).

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

No or very limited physical effort required.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

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Revised Date: 03/20/2017

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