Managing Attorney jobs in Lubbock, TX

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 including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Roswell, Silver City, Clovis, Hobbs, Las Vegas, Taos, and Santa Ana Pueblo.

NMLA is seeking a Managing Attorney for its Hobbs, Roswell and Clovis Offices to help lead NMLA's advocacy efforts throughout Southeast New Mexico. The position is based in Hobbs but will require travel and the ability to work solo at times and/or with minimal staff.

The Hobbs, Roswell and Clovis Managing Attorney will report to the Deputy Director and Director of Litigation.

The Hobbs, Roswell and Clovis Managing Attorney will report to the Deputy Director and Director of Litigation.

For this position, the Managing Attorney will be responsible for:

• Supervising and mentoring staff attorneys, paralegals, other staff and volunteers.
• Performing administrative duties and working in close collaboration with other members of NMLA's management team.
• Carrying a caseload as sole counsel or co-counsel for low-income individuals in a wide variety of poverty law areas including:
  • Family law
  • Housing
  • Public Benefits
  • Consumer issues
• Participating in community education and outreach to eligible clients.
• Recruitment and collaboration with pro bono attorneys.
• Being active in local bar and community activities.

The Hobbs, Roswell and Clovis offices handle creative, challenging, and complex work. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who are passionate and strongly committed to helping NMLA better serve our client communities, including development of effective team strategies to handle complex advocacy and extended representation cases.