About the role

  • Review completed intake forms and screenings conducted by intake/reception staff.
  • Provide legal guidance and written recommendations regarding client eligibility, potential immigration relief, and case acceptance, in collaboration with the Intake and Reception Team Manager.
  • Identify emergencies, high-priority cases, and issues requiring immediate attorney attention.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with the Intake/Reception team to clarify findings and ensure accurate client referrals.
  • Develop and maintain intake-related legal guidance materials, including checklists, FAQs, and protocols for common immigration issues, in collaboration with the Immigration Legal Services Practice Director.
  • Consult with the Immigration Legal Services Practice Director and managing attorneys on intake criteria, case prioritization, and program trends.
  • Track and analyze intake data to identify emerging patterns in community needs.
  • Provide limited direct services where appropriate, such as one-time legal advice sessions or referrals outside NMILC.
  • Stay informed about changes in immigration law and policy that affect intake evaluations.
  • Participate in team meetings, case roundtables, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
  • Active license and good standing with a state bar; admission to the New Mexico bar preferred or ability to waive in.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience working with immigrant community, preferably in nonprofit legal services.
  • Minimum of 6 years demonstrating proven legal expertise or exemplary skills in managing complex legal projects.
  • Knowledge of forms of immigration relief and eligibility criteria.
  • Knowledge of immigrant eligibility to public benefits, especially Medicaid, and knowledge of housing law, especially New Mexico landlord/tenant law.
  • Commitment to cultural humility and serving immigrant communities with compassion and respect.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • 100% of Individual Employee Health, Dental and Vision Premium paid by NMILC for the Base Plan and 50% for dependents.
  • Buy-up health plan also available.
  • Access to Traditional and Roth 401(K) options and discretionary employer match up to 10% of base salary upon meeting eligibility requirements (determined each fiscal year based on funding projections).
  • Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) for both medical and dependent care.
  • Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
  • Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
  • Exceptional paid holiday schedule, including company-paid federal holidays, 2 weeks of winter break, 1 week for spring break, and 1 week for summer break.
  • Three week paid vacation annually.
  • 1 earned sick leave hour for every 30 hours worked.

Job title

Senior Attorney – Intake/Reception Program

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$90,480 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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