What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney (OFRA 10117840+) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
The Office of Family Representation and Advocacy (OFRA) is a State Executive Agency that was created by statute in 2022 and began operations July 1, 2023. OFRA exists to provide high quality legal representation and advocacy for children and parents, guardians, and custodians in child abuse and neglect cases. The agency is in the process of creating the positions necessary to fulfill its statutory requirements and implement its strategic plan.
This posting will be used to conduct ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
Why does the job exist?
The Attorney position will provide legal representation for children, youth, eligible adults, indigent parents, and other legal parties who are the subject of, or who are at risk of being the subject of, abuse or neglect proceedings, Families in Need of Court Ordered Services (FINCOS) proceedings or Fostering Connections proceedings. This includes proceedings for the termination of parental rights, adoption proceedings, or other abuse/neglect, FINCOS, or Fostering Connections proceedings designated by the Office of Family Representation and Advocacy (OFRA), as defined by statute.
How does it get done?
Duties for this position include:
New Mexico children, youth, eligible young adults, indigent parents, and other legal parties who are the subject or at risk of being the subject of proceedings designated by OFRA, as defined by statute.
Ideal Candidate
New Mexico children, youth, eligible young adults, indigent parents, and other legal parties who are the subject or at risk of being the subject of proceedings designated by OFRA, as defined by statute.
Minimum Qualification
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or qualified to apply for limited practice license (Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA). For more information on limited practice licenses, please visit http://nmexam.org/limited-license/
Employment Requirements
All Attorney classifications must be and remain licensed as an attorney, in good standing, by the Supreme Court of New Mexico, or licensed as an attorney and in good standing by the highest court of another state and eligible pursuant to the limited license provisions (See Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA).
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting: late hours, weekends, on-call and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Leslie Jones, leslie.jones@ofra.nm.gov. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining unit.
The Office of Family Representation and Advocacy (OFRA) is a State Executive Agency that was created by statute in 2022 and began operations July 1, 2023. OFRA exists to provide high quality legal representation and advocacy for children and parents, guardians, and custodians in child abuse and neglect cases. The agency is in the process of creating the positions necessary to fulfill its statutory requirements and implement its strategic plan.
This posting will be used to conduct ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
Why does the job exist?
The Attorney position will provide legal representation for children, youth, eligible adults, indigent parents, and other legal parties who are the subject of, or who are at risk of being the subject of, abuse or neglect proceedings, Families in Need of Court Ordered Services (FINCOS) proceedings or Fostering Connections proceedings. This includes proceedings for the termination of parental rights, adoption proceedings, or other abuse/neglect, FINCOS, or Fostering Connections proceedings designated by the Office of Family Representation and Advocacy (OFRA), as defined by statute.
How does it get done?
Duties for this position include:
- Providing legal representation for the parties listed above under the guidance of the Legal Services Director
- Drafting legal documentation such as legal memos, petitions, proposed orders, discovery documents, briefs, and other administrative and litigation related documents
- Represent clients in court and administrative proceedings
- Negotiate or review settlement agreements
- Collaborate with OFRA Divisions to ensure that clients receive other appropriate services and support
New Mexico children, youth, eligible young adults, indigent parents, and other legal parties who are the subject or at risk of being the subject of proceedings designated by OFRA, as defined by statute.
Ideal Candidate
New Mexico children, youth, eligible young adults, indigent parents, and other legal parties who are the subject or at risk of being the subject of proceedings designated by OFRA, as defined by statute.
Minimum Qualification
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or qualified to apply for limited practice license (Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA). For more information on limited practice licenses, please visit http://nmexam.org/limited-license/
Employment Requirements
All Attorney classifications must be and remain licensed as an attorney, in good standing, by the Supreme Court of New Mexico, or licensed as an attorney and in good standing by the highest court of another state and eligible pursuant to the limited license provisions (See Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA).
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting: late hours, weekends, on-call and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.
Supplemental Information
Benefits:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Leslie Jones, leslie.jones@ofra.nm.gov. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining unit.
