Managing Attorney Santa Fe, Taos and Las Vegas offices

Managing Attorney Santa Fe, Taos & Las Vegas Offices

National Legal Aid & Defender Association – Seeking a Managing Attorney to lead Santa Fe, Taos, and Las Vegas offices throughout North Central and Northeastern New Mexico.

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico

• Supervise and mentor staff attorneys, paralegals, other staff, and volunteers.
• Perform administrative duties and collaborate closely with the management team.
• Manage or co‑manage a practice group, carrying a caseload as sole counsel or co‑counsel for low‑income clients.
• Participate in community education and outreach to eligible clients.
• Recruit and collaborate with pro‑bono attorneys.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with funders.
• Participate in strategic planning.
• Be active in local bar and community activities.

• 100% employer‑paid BCBS medical, plus dental and vision for employees; generous contributions for dependents.
• 3 weeks vacation time, 6 days personal time, liberal sick pay, and federal holidays off.
• Comp time for overtime.
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
• 37.5‑hour work week.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Competitive salary.

Salary: $86,000 – $104,457 (DOE)

Seniority Level: Director

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Non‑profit Organizations