What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney Supervisor (OSE/ISC #49551) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
The Office of the State Engineer oversees the administration of the waters of the State of New Mexico. In addition, the OSE conducts statutory stream system adjudications on behalf of the State in order to comprehensively determine the water rights of the various stream systems throughout the State.
The Northern/Pecos Adjudications Bureau is responsible for handling multiple stream system adjudications. This includes litigating individual water rights claims, as well as general stream system issues. Bureau staff conduct trials, mediations, and other legal proceedings; work with experts to establish the elements of water rights claims; and engage in robust public outreach and engagement, including public meetings.
To learn more about the Office of the State Engineer, please visit our website: https://www.ose.state.nm.us/
Why does the job exist?
This purpose of this position is to lead the Pecos/Northern Adjudication Bureau in the Office of the State Engineer, which conducts water rights adjudications across the state. These adjudications are being conducted to judicially determine the water rights of all claimants in various stream systems throughout New Mexico. In addition to dealing extensively with legal and technical issues related to water law and water rights, these cases involve complex questions of civil procedure.
How does it get done?
1. Manage the Pecos/Northern Adjudication Bureau, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance and evaluating the work product of the legal staff in the Bureau. In substantive terms, this involves overseeing the legal strategy and positions taken in all cases handled by the bureau.
2. Direct and coordinate the technical experts involved in the litigation.
3. Work with other managers in the agency to cooperate in successfully carrying out the agency's mission.
4. Perform additional legal support to the agency and General Counsel as needed.
Who are the customers?
The Office of the State Engineer and the State of New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate
The Office of the State Engineer and the State of New Mexico.
Minimum Qualification
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law and five (5) years of experience in the practice 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
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. 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).
Working Conditions
Work performed primarily in an office setting with exposure to VisualVideo Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some travel will be required with an ability to handle tight deadlines and multiple demands related to work requirements.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Nathaniel Chakeres (505) 231-4459. 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 agreement.
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
The Office of the State Engineer oversees the administration of the waters of the State of New Mexico. In addition, the OSE conducts statutory stream system adjudications on behalf of the State in order to comprehensively determine the water rights of the various stream systems throughout the State.
The Northern/Pecos Adjudications Bureau is responsible for handling multiple stream system adjudications. This includes litigating individual water rights claims, as well as general stream system issues. Bureau staff conduct trials, mediations, and other legal proceedings; work with experts to establish the elements of water rights claims; and engage in robust public outreach and engagement, including public meetings.
To learn more about the Office of the State Engineer, please visit our website: https://www.ose.state.nm.us/
Why does the job exist?
This purpose of this position is to lead the Pecos/Northern Adjudication Bureau in the Office of the State Engineer, which conducts water rights adjudications across the state. These adjudications are being conducted to judicially determine the water rights of all claimants in various stream systems throughout New Mexico. In addition to dealing extensively with legal and technical issues related to water law and water rights, these cases involve complex questions of civil procedure.
How does it get done?
1. Manage the Pecos/Northern Adjudication Bureau, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance and evaluating the work product of the legal staff in the Bureau. In substantive terms, this involves overseeing the legal strategy and positions taken in all cases handled by the bureau.
2. Direct and coordinate the technical experts involved in the litigation.
3. Work with other managers in the agency to cooperate in successfully carrying out the agency's mission.
4. Perform additional legal support to the agency and General Counsel as needed.
Who are the customers?
The Office of the State Engineer and the State of New Mexico.
Ideal Candidate
The Office of the State Engineer and the State of New Mexico.
Minimum Qualification
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law and five (5) years of experience in the practice 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
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. 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).
Working Conditions
Work performed primarily in an office setting with exposure to VisualVideo Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some travel will be required with an ability to handle tight deadlines and multiple demands related to work requirements.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Nathaniel Chakeres (505) 231-4459. 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 agreement.
