Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States · Hybrid
$100k–$115k/yr
Director for Native American Program - Attorney Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans for a variety of legal issues including domestic violence/…
Skills: Legal Advocacy, Program Management, Tribal Law, Supervision, Strategic Planning
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States · Hybrid
$80k–$100k/yr
Accounting Manager Albuquerque, NM New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans to promote family and economic stability, helping clients access food, shelter, security, and to pre…
Skills: General Ledger Accounting, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, Audit Preparation
Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States • Hybrid
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The Director leads the vision, strategy, and operations of the Native American Program to expand access to justice for low-income Native Americans. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing tribal partnerships, and overseeing high-quality legal advocacy and systemic reform efforts.
Candidates must hold a J.D., be licensed to practice law in New Mexico, and have at least five years of legal practice experience. Demonstrated experience working with Native American communities and leadership or supervisory experience are required.
Director for Native American Program - Attorney
Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico
New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans for a variety of legal issues including domestic violence/family law, consumer protection, housing, and benefits. NMLA has locations throughout the state including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Roswell, Silver City, Las Vegas, Taos, and Santa Ana.
The Native American Program (NAP) at New Mexico Legal Aid serves low-income Native Americans living on or near New Mexico's 19 Pueblos and provides outreach services to the Mescalero Apache community. The Native American Program Director leads a team of dedicated to expanding access to justice, strengthening tribal partnerships, and ensuring high-quality legal advocacy for Native American communities across New Mexico. of NMLA provides free legal services to low-income Native Americans living on or near the 19 Pueblos and outreach services to the Mescalero Apache community in New Mexico.
The NAP Director is responsible for administration and management of the overall operations of NAP, including but not limited to the following:
Leadership & Strategy
Legal Advocacy & Program Oversight
Community Engagement
Organizational Leadership
The Native American Program handles creative, challenging, and complex work. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who are passionate and strongly committed to helping NMLA better serve our client communities, including developing effective team strategies to handle complex advocacy and extended representation cases.
The position reports to the Deputy Director and is based on the Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, but requires statewide travel.
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Company Benefits
Salary: $100,000 - $115,000/year, depending on experience.
Deadline to apply: Until filled. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Applicants must submit a current resume, three references, and a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA. Your application will not be considered unless we receive all of these documents. To apply, visit: https://newmexicolegalaid.isolvedhire.com/jobs/
Applicants will be subject to a background search. Please do not let this deter you from applying. NMLA is committed to a strong workforce and recognizes that persons with marks on their record may still be able to perform admirably.
NMLA is an EEO Employer.
Advancing fairness & justice for all. Free legal aid in New Mexico.
In a state where almost half a million residents live under the poverty line, New Mexico Legal Aid strives to maintain a high level of service to promote family and economic stability. For every 14,000 poor persons, there is one legal aid attorney at NMLA. We dedicate our work to individuals and families who have depleted resources for basic human needs, ultimately securing safe housing, food, income, and personal safety. We are proud and grateful for the opportunities to work alongside our colleagues and community partners to help alleviate poverty in New Mexico. Our Vision New Mexico Legal Aid is a civil legal advocacy organization dedicated to opening the door to equal access to justice for all disenfranchised and low-income people and communities throughout New Mexico by providing outreach, training, education, and quality representation. Our Mission The mission of New Mexico Legal Aid, Inc. (NMLA) is to be the voice, defender, and advocate for poor people who are seeking justice in all forums, particularly in the communities in which they live. NMLA is committed to helping poor people in their struggle to access food, shelter, security, and to preserve their unique cultural heritages. What Is Legal Aid? Legal aid programs help people who live in households with annual incomes at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines. Clients represent every ethnic and age group and live in rural, suburban, and urban areas. They are the working poor, veterans, families with children, farmers and migrant workers, people with disabilities, homeowners, renters, and the elderly. Legal assistance is necessary for addressing many issues that affect low-income individuals and families, including: Access to Benefits Consumer Rights Employment and Income Maintenance Family Law and Domestic Violence Landlord/ Tenant and other housing issues
Offices: 505 Marquette Ave NW, 700, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102, US
Advancing fairness & justice for all. Free legal aid in New Mexico.
In a state where almost half a million residents live under the poverty line, New Mexico Legal Aid strives to maintain a high level of service to promote family and economic stability. For every 14,000 poor persons, there is one legal aid attorney at NMLA. We dedicate our work to individuals and families who have depleted resources for basic human needs, ultimately securing safe housing, food, income, and personal safety. We are proud and grateful for the opportunities to work alongside our colleagues and community partners to help alleviate poverty in New Mexico. Our Vision New Mexico Legal Aid is a civil legal advocacy organization dedicated to opening the door to equal access to justice for all disenfranchised and low-income people and communities throughout New Mexico by providing outreach, training, education, and quality representation. Our Mission The mission of New Mexico Legal Aid, Inc. (NMLA) is to be the voice, defender, and advocate for poor people who are seeking justice in all forums, particularly in the communities in which they live. NMLA is committed to helping poor people in their struggle to access food, shelter, security, and to preserve their unique cultural heritages. What Is Legal Aid? Legal aid programs help people who live in households with annual incomes at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines. Clients represent every ethnic and age group and live in rural, suburban, and urban areas. They are the working poor, veterans, families with children, farmers and migrant workers, people with disabilities, homeowners, renters, and the elderly. Legal assistance is necessary for addressing many issues that affect low-income individuals and families, including: Access to Benefits Consumer Rights Employment and Income Maintenance Family Law and Domestic Violence Landlord/ Tenant and other housing issues
Offices: 505 Marquette Ave NW, 700, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102, US
