Attorney – Statewide Pro Bono Coordinator, Volunteer Attorney Program

Job overview

The Attorney – Statewide Pro Bono Coordinator, Volunteer Attorney Program role is hybrid in Albuquerque, NM, with three days in the office and two days remote each week. Compensation is $63,376.18–$100,547.39 per year, based on experience and the union scale. New Mexico Legal Aid provides civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans, including in family law, housing, consumer protection, and benefits matters. The coordinator builds and supports statewide pro bono legal clinics by recruiting volunteers, coordinating with judicial-district committees and community partners, and preparing attorneys to serve clients. The role helps expand access to free civil legal advice and services in communities across New Mexico, including rural areas.

What you'll do

• Organize and travel to legal clinics and pro bono activities
• recruit volunteer attorneys and non-attorneys
• coordinate with judicial-district pro bono committees
• assist with attorney recruitment
• create and facilitate training materials and continuing legal education courses
• support program operations
• network with attorneys and legal-service providers
• market clinics and training
• monitor the quality of pro bono legal services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

attorney

statewide pro bono coordinator

volunteer attorney program

civil legal services

pro bono clinics

legal training

hybrid

albuquerque nm

new mexico legal aid

$63,376.18–$100,547.39 per year

travel 15%–20%

jd required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid medical coverage, dental and vision for employees, dependent-coverage contributions, annual and personal leave, holidays, sick leave, sabbatical eligibility, and a 403(b) plan with employer contributions and matching.

Why this role

Requires a JD and New Mexico licensure, or another state license with eligibility for limited licensing or admission by reciprocity. Travel up to 15%–20% is required, including nights and weekends; most legal-fair travel is Thursday through Saturday. Spanish proficiency is a plus.

About the employer

New Mexico Legal Aid Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.