Staff Attorney - Disaster Legal Services / Generalist

Job overview

The Staff Attorney is a hybrid position based in Santa Fe, NM. Compensation is $63,376.18 - $100,547.39 per year, supporting the Northern New Mexico team at New Mexico Legal Aid. This role exists to provide civil legal services to low-income residents, with a primary focus on disaster recovery and a secondary generalist practice. The attorney contributes to the organization's mission by representing clients in legal proceedings, conducting community outreach, and developing legal education resources.

What you'll do

• Maintain and manage an active caseload of disaster-related civil legal matters.
• Interview clients, identify disaster-related legal issues, and develop appropriate case strategies.
• Provide advice, brief services, and direct representation to disaster survivors.
• Conduct legal research, factual investigation, document preparation, negotiations, administrative advocacy, and litigation as needed.
• Assist clients with FEMA and other disaster recovery processes when legal assistance is appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

staff attorney

legal services

santa fe nm

disaster legal services

hybrid

public interest

civil law

nonprofit

community outreach

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan, and sabbatical program.

Why this role

Sabbatical program eligibility and a hybrid work schedule.

About the employer

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