Staff Attorney
Disability Rights New Mexico (DRNM), a statewide non-profit agency promoting and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities, seeks full time Attorney to represent agency clients in informal, administrative and legal proceedings; comment on proposed regulations and legislation; provide technical assistance; and participate in policy advocacy. Please have excellent research and writing skills, demonstrated competence in a range of legal practice skills including litigation, and any combination of advanced education, professional experience or volunteer activities relevant to disability issues. Must be licensed in NM, or eligible for legal services or reciprocity license. Persons with disabilities & minorities strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual a plus. Competitive salary and benefits.
Currently licensed in New Mexico, or eligible for legal services reciprocity license
Advanced education, professional experience or volunteer activitis related to diability issues
Demonstrated competence in a range of legal practice skills
Excellent reserach and writing skills
Send letter of interest addressing above qualifications, resume, and three references to DRNM, 3916 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111, or by email to mwolfe@DRNM.org by February 15. AA/EEO
Letter of interest, resume and three professional references can be submitted as follows:
1. (preferred) email: mwolfe@drnm.org
2. US mail:
Disability Rights New Mexico
3916 Juan Tabo NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Attn.: M. Wolfe
3. Fax: 505-256-3184, attn.: M. Wolfe