Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence Helpline Job at New Mexico Legal Aid Inc, Albuquerque, NM

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  • New Mexico Legal Aid Inc
  • Albuquerque, NM

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Attorney - Domestic Violence Helpline

Flexible Location

New Mexico Legal Aid seeks a staff attorney for our domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking legal helpline.

New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low income New Mexicans for a variety of legal issues including domestic violence/family law, consumer protection, housing, and benefits. NMLA has locations throughout the state.

For this position, the staff attorney would be in charge of NMLA's Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Legal Helpline.

The staff attorney would be responsible for:

  • Answering the Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Legal Helpline.
  • Conduct intakes for survivors of domestic abuse.
  • Provide legal advice to callers who are survivors of domestic abuse.
  • Participate in staff meetings regarding domestic abuse.
  • Participate in outreach and education events regarding domestic abuse.
  • Assist in grant reporting.

This position can be housed in a variety of NMLA's state offices and can be decided during the hiring process. NMLA has offices Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Roswell, Silver City, Las Vegas, and Taos. The staff attorney may be required to travel for outreach.

NMLA employees enjoy:

  • Being unionized.
  • A great work environment.
  • Great benefits including generous leave.
  • Competitive salary.

    The position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Pay is determined by years of experience and set by a union scale; click here to view the salary scale. NMLA provides comprehensive benefits, holiday and leave packages. For information about NMLA's generous benefits, and what it is like to work at NMLA click here

    Applicants must submit a current resume and a cover letter in order to be considered. Your cover letter should include the ways in which you satisfy the skills and qualifications specified above and explain your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA. Your application will not be considered unless we receive both of these documents by clicking here to apply. As an alternative you can email the applicant packet to jobs@nmlegalaid.org.

    Salary: DOE, NMLA is an EEO Employer. Application Deadline: 9/23/2025 Resumes reviewed on a rolling basis.

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 recognizes that persons with marks on their record may still be able to perform admirably.

Job Tags

Flexible hours,

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