Harrison & Hart, LLC is a busy, collegial,  and highly collaborative law firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handles complex litigation, including federal 

and high-level state criminal defense, civil rights, class actions, constitutional and election-law cases, and commercial disputes. We are seeking a senior or mid-level attorney with a strong academic background that can immediately take a leading role in complex criminal and civil cases. The ideal candidate will have exceptional writing ability, the capacity to think rigorously and creatively about the law, strong advocacy instincts, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine passion for the law. We take pride in the variety of our caseload—we handle large numbers of both trials and appeals, both civil and criminal, in both federal and state court—with the only real common denominators being that the work be interesting, important, difficult, and worthwhile; associates should similarly relish the opportunity to practice in a broad array of areas. Associates can expect immediate hands-on experience, both in the courtroom and out. Past associates have been first chair counsel in civil jury trials, tried federal criminal cases with the firm’s partners, conducted oral argument in appeals before the New Mexico Court of Appeals and the New Mexico Supreme Court, taken and defended depositions, and are given full responsibility to manage and guide cases. We offer an extremely competitive salary, with a salary scale beginning at $125,000 for new graduates plus annual bonuses. Those who join the firm directly from a clerkship with a federal court or for a state’s highest court receive a $25,000 clerkship bonus. The firm also offers a 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, employer-provided health benefits, vision insurance, dental insurance, generous sick leave, and up to 5 weeks of paid vacation. Please send a cover letter, resume, 2-3 writing samples (full documents), and 3 references to elise@harrisonhartlaw.com. Edited writing 

samples are acceptable if the editing is explained as part of the submission. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed immediately

The RSW Law Firm, a small, but rapidly expanding law firm is searching for an Associate attorney to join our general civil litigation and real estate practice. Our practice primarily focuses on large ranch and land transactions (including water and mineral rights), real estate litigation, and general civil litigation. The ideal candidate should be adventurous, enjoy the outdoors, and be comfortable meeting with clients in-person. Excellent research, writing, verbal advocacy skills, and experience with legal AI programs are a plus. Qualified applicants should be entrepreneurial, motivated, and be willing to perform in-person site visits to some of the most beautiful ranches in New Mexico. If hired, our associate will have the opportunity to learn and be in involved in unique land and ranch litigation. Must-haves: Comfort with meeting with clients in-person; Must be willing and able to work in-office daily in Santa Fe, NM for the first 90 days post-hire, and then flexible in-person work schedule can be discussed. Preferred: Experience with ranching, real estate, or natural resources law; Enjoys the outdoors; Comfortable with Clio and legal AI programs. Please send a letter of interest and resume Russell@RanchLawyer.com.  All inquiries will be kept confidential.

The Second Judicial District Court is accepting applications for a Full Time At-Will Attorney. Associate in the Foreclosure Settlement Program (FSP) 

and will operate under the direction of the Chief Judge, the Presiding Civil Judge, Managing Attorney, and/or Supervising Attorney. The Attorney Associate will facilitate settlement conferences between lenders and borrowers in residential foreclosure cases pending before the Court and will be responsible for conducting status conferences, settlement facilitations and reporting of statistical data to Court administration. Communications occur telephonically, by email, by video conference and in-person. The Attorney Associate is independent and impartial and shall be governed by the Rules of Professional Conduct, Mediation Procedures Act, NMSA 1978 §44-7B-1 to 44-7B-6, and Mediation Ethics and Standards of Practice. The Attorney Associate will coordinate with program administrative staff to support the FSP. Qualifications: Must be a graduate of a law school meeting the standards of accreditation of the American Bar Association; possess and maintain a license to practice law in the State of New Mexico and have three (3) years of experience in the practice of applicable law. Experience in settlement facilitation/mediation and residential mortgage foreclosure matters and loss mitigation is strongly encouraged. Target Pay: $52.629 hourly, plus benefits. Send application or resume supplemental form with proof of education and one (1) writing sample 

to 2ndjobapply@nmcourts.gov or to Second Judicial District Court, Human Resource Office, 400 Lomas Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102. Applications without copies of information requested will be rejected. Application and resume supplemental form may be obtained on the New Mexico Judicial Branch web page at www.nmcourts.gov/careers. CLOSES: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00 P.M

The Seventh Judicial District Court is recruiting for a full-time, At-Will Attorney Associate position to support Catron, Sierra, Socorro, and Torrance 

counties. Post of duty will be determined at the time of hiring. Acting under general direction of the Judge or Court Executive Officer, will provide legal advice, perform legal research and analysis, and make recommendations to the court. For a detailed job description, qualifications and application requirements, please refer to https://nmcourts.gov/careers/ or contact HR at hr.7thdistrictcourt-grp@nmcourts.gov. 

The Thir teent h Judicial District Court is recruiting for an Attorney Senior (U) in Bernalillo, Grants or Los Lunas. Summary: Acting under administrative direction of the Judge, Court Executive officer, or a supervisingat torney provides legal advice, performs legal research and analysis, and makes recommendationsto the court or Judicial Entity. To apply: please visit www/nmcourts.gov/careers

 

The NM Regulation & Licensing Department is hiring for the Financial Institutions Division Counsel located in Santa Fe. This incumbent of the position provides legal advice, counsel, and other legal services to the Financial Institutions Division Director, Deputy Director, and other FID personnel. The 

incumbent will, among other duties: study, interpret and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities; prepare legal documents, pleadings,  memoranda, reports, opinions, and other materials; process request to inspect public records; intake, investigate, and prosecute administrative violations; draft administrative rules and coordinate their implementation; draft and/or review agency initiated/backed bill language; and provide legal representation in judicial proceedings is state and federal courts. Interested candidates must apply through https://careers.share.nm.gov and submit your application for position #10106318+ under job opening ID 160191 by 02/12/2026. 

Opening for Associate Attorney in Silver City, New Mexico. No experience necessary. Thriving practice with partnership opportunities with focus 

on criminal defense, civil litigation, family law, and transactional work. Call (575) 538-2925 or send resume to Lopez, Dietzel & Perkins, P. C., david@

ldplawfirm.com, Fax (575) 388-9228, P. O. Box 1289, Silver City, New Mexico 88062. 

The Second Judicial District Court is accepting applications for a full time, At-Will Attorney Senior assigned to the Civil Division. The Attorney Senior acts 

under the direction of the Civil Division Managing Attorney. The successful candidate will perform legal research and analysis, make recommendations 

to the court or Judicial Entity, and must possess excellent writing skills. The Senior Attorney may act as a team leader reviewing and coordinating the 

work of staff attorneys. Qualifications: Must be a graduate of a law school meeting the standards of accreditation of the American Bar Association; possess and maintain a license to practice law in the State of New Mexico. Five (5) years of experience in the practice of applicable law. SALARY: $56.576 hourly, plus benefits. Send application or resume supplemental form with proof of education and writing sample to the Second Judicial District Court, Human Resource Office, P.O. Box 488 (400 Lomas Blvd. NW), Albuquerque, NM, 87102. Applications without copies of information requested on the employment application will be rejected. Application and resume supplemental form may be obtained on the Judicial Branch web page at www.nmcourts.gov/careers. CLOSES: Wednesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:00PM. 

NM Probate & Estate Lawyers seeks an associate (2–10 years) for probate and estate litigation, with accelerated partnership potential. Litigation 

experience preferred . Flexible compensation and schedules, including part-time. We prioritize high-quality client work and quality of life. Please 

email eric@nmprobatelaw.com 

Senior Citizens’ Law Office, Inc. (SCLO) seeks an experienced full-time staff attorney to provide free legal services to low-income seniors aged 60 and 

older.   Salary is DOE with a generous benefits package. See SCLO’s website at www.sclonm.org for our complete job ad.

UNM Law School seeks a motivated individual for a full-time Manager of Career Services, School of Law (UNM job title is Manager, Employer 

Outreach). This position qualifies for a hiring incentive; details provided upon offer. Best consideration date, February 13, 2026. General duties: Manages promotion and execution of employer outreach services in the legal community and other employment markets, including employer liaison, 

on/off campus recruitment, career fairs, and other initiatives; advises students and graduates regarding employment options. Develops, administers, and 

manages the externship program, including teaching related externship courses. Requires: ability to create/deliver presentations on legal career/employer 

development topics; knowledge of legal career outreach methods, programs, services, resources. Must be able to interact professionally with diverse 

constituencies. Occasional evening/weekend work required. Applicants possessing a J.D degree from ABA accredited law school strongly preferred. 

To apply: http://unmjobs.unm.edu

The Second Judicial District Court is accepting applications for a fulltime, term at-will Domestic Relations Hearing Officer in Family Court (position 

#00000518). Under the supervision of the Presiding Family Court Judge, the hearing officer will be assigned a domestic relations and domestic violence caseload. Consistent with Rules 1-053.1 and 1.053.2, duties may include: (1) review petitions for indigency; (2) conduct hearings on all petitions and motions, both before and after entry of the decree; (3) in child support enforcement division case, carry out the statutory duties of a child support hearing officer; (4) carry out the statutory duties of a domestic violence special commissioner and utilize the procedures as set for in Rule 1-053.1 NMRA; (5) assist the court in carrying out the purposes of the Domestic Relations Mediation Act; and (6) prepare recommendations for review and final approval by the court. Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school, New Mexico licensed attorney in good standing, minimum of (5) years of experience in the practice of law with at least 20% of practice having been in family law or domestic relations matters. Skills: abile to establish effective working relationships with judges, the legal community, and staff; able to communicate complex rules clearly and concisely be professional and courteous; have a strong working knowledge of New Mexico and federal case law, constitution and statutes, court rules, and policies and procedures; legal research and analysis; 

be dependable;; detail-oriented, accurate, maintain confidentiality, and have effective organizational skills. SALARY: $77.838000 hourly ($161,903.04 annually), plus benefits. Send a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application or a Resume and a New Mexico Judicial Branch Resume Supplemental form, along with proof of education and a writing sample to the Second Judicial District Court, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 488 (400 Lomas Blvd. NW), Albuquerque, NM 87102, or by email to 2ndjobapply@nmcourts.gov. Incomplete applications w will be rejected. The NMJB Application and the NMJB Resume Supplemental form may be obtained on the NM Judicial Branch web page at www.nmcourts.gov. This position is open until filled.

NOW HIRING: SENIOR TRIAL ATTORNEY ( NEW MEXICO) ALLSTATE. Join the legal frontline defending insured clients and the Company in bodily injury, property damage, and related cases. Lead trials, hearings, arbitrations, and mediations while providing daily legal counsel and collaborating across teams. Stay ahead of evolving laws to keep our strategies sharp. Candidates must hold a JD, be an active member of the New Mexico Bar, and bring 5+ years of litigation experience with the ability to manage a heavy caseload, insurance defense and jury trial experience. Remote role with statewide travel required. Interested? Email the recruiter Sara at smiv6@allstate.com

The Santa Fe City Attorney’s Office seeks a full-time lawyer to advise and represent the City in a variety of matters, including advice and counsel to the City’s departments, boards, and commissions. The City Attorney’s Office seeks applicants who are mission-driven and dedicated to public service and have excellent interpersonal skills, strong academic credentials, and exceptional written and verbal communication. Experience in government general counsel work, administrative law, litigation, appellate practice, and related law, particularly in the public context, is preferred. Initial client assignments may include land use and community development. Evening meetings may be required up to a few times a month. The pay and benefits package are excellent and pay is partially dependent on experience.  Hybrid and alternative work schedules are negotiable. The position is based in downtown Santa Fe at City Hall and reports to the City Attorney. The position is exempt and open until filled. Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at https://santafenm.gov/human-resources.

The City of Santa Fe seeks a City Attorney to lead its 20-person legal team spanning three programs: a legal team, an Office of Legislative and Policy Innovation and the Office of Records Custodians. Reporting directly to Mayor Michael Garcia, the City Attorney provides legal counsel to the Mayor, Governing Body, and City staff, prepares legislation, defends the City in litigation, and oversees prosecution of certain offenses. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership experience, deep knowledge of municipal and New Mexico law, and a commitment to public service. The position requires a license to practice law in New Mexico. The City Attorney serves as a key member of the senior administrative team in Santa Fe’s strong mayor form of government. 

Salary range is $145,000–$165,000, with excellent benefits including group medical and State PERA pension. The position is exempt and open until it is 

filled. Candidate identities are subject to public disclosure. Apply online at santafenm.gov/jobs

Paralegal for civil litigation department. Five plus years of experience in litigation (commercial, defense litigation preferred). Paralegal certificate a plus. Extensive knowledge of litigation procedures in New Mexico, proficient in office applications and software, attention to detail and deadlines, proficient in word processing and grammar skills, motivated and able to assist and support busy litigation team in large and complex litigation cases, multi-attorney docket and calendar system, and trial. Competitive benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience. Additional info: Full time, indefinite; Competitive salaries based on experience. Contact: Paula palvarez@raylaw.com