Staff Attorney II

Empower. Advocate. Lead.
Join the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) as a Staff Attorney II and make a direct impact on the lives of unaccompanied minors and survivors of human trafficking and crime. You’ll provide high-quality legal representation, shape legal strategies, and advocate for justice in immigration and state courts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Represent NMILC clients directly, including legal research, case strategy, client interviews, court appearances, and preparing legal documents.
• Conduct trainings for attorneys, non-legal providers, and community members, including Know-Your-Rights presentations and consultations at community events.
• Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, such as legal service providers, advocacy groups, and government officials.
• Support NMILC’s internal operations by participating in meetings, ensuring data integrity in case management systems, and contributing to office leadership.
• Identify and address legal advocacy issues and service needs, collaborating with staff and partner organizations.
• Represent NMILC at stakeholder meetings, conferences, and community events.
• Supervise and mentor interns/volunteers and oversee legal clinics and community programs with support from managing attorneys.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; admitted to a state bar, with a requirement to become locally admitted within a year if not already.
• Proficiency in Spanish.
• At least two years of relevant immigration law experience.
• Experience working with legal volunteers and managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally competent legal assistance for crime victims/survivors.
• Strong legal research, writing, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders, including in remote settings.

Salary and Benefits

• NMILC currently offers a generous benefits package, including:
  • 100% of Individual Employee Health Premium paid by NMILC for the Base Plan and 50% for dependents. Buy-up Plan also available.
  • Upon meeting 401k plan eligibility requirements, access to discretionary employer match up to 10% of base salary (determined each fiscal year based on funding projections).
  • Optional Flexible Spending Account for pre-tax funds for medical and/or dependent care cost.
  • Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.
• NMILC also recognizes the value of creating an environment of positive work/life balance, acknowledging that investing in staff’s ability to take care of themselves and their families enables them to do their best work. The plan currently includes:
  • Flexible work schedule and hybrid remote work options/
  • 15 paid vacation days (3 weeks) annually
  • 1 earned sick leave hour for every 30 hours worked
  • Company-paid federal holidays in addition to 2 weeks of winter break, 1 week for spring break, and 1 week for summer break, and other days as established in coordination with the local public school schedule

This position is ideal for attorneys passionate about immigrant rights, trauma-informed advocacy, and collaborative community work