Join our Team
Employees of the District Attorney's office are entrusted with the critical work of protecting and fighting for our community to help victims of crime and make our community a safer place to live.
If you share our passion in seeking justice, and commitment to keeping our community safe, we hope that you would consider joining our team of experts.
The District Attorney seeks to grow and hire a diverse team of prosecutors, paralegals, investigators, and staff to support the office's mission. Employees are provided with comprehensive benefits and are encouraged to pursue personal and professional development during their time at the office. We strive to maintain a high standard of integrity and professionalism, as well as support a positive and healthy work-life balance.
Please see the listing of open positions below. If you are interested in any opportunities, please be sure to apply through the listing portal. Email applications are discouraged.
Current Job Openings:
Openings at Office of the Third Judicial District Attorney
- Prosecute a range of criminal cases, including misdemeanors and lower-level felonies, such as DWIs, bad check cases, burglaries, and property crimes.
- Conduct legal research to support higher-level attorneys working on felony cases.
- Assist in trial preparation, including collaborating with trial teams and offering support as necessary.
- Work with law enforcement at crime scenes to gather evidence and provide legal guidance.
- Perform non-prosecution duties, including community outreach and participation in law enforcement training, boards, and task forces.
- Handle legal documentation and communications related to cases and provide counsel to law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice entities.
- Manage prosecutorial decisions such as dismissals, trial strategies, and plea negotiations within established guidelines.
- May be required to serve in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency cases.
- Mentor or supervise less experienced attorneys and staff as directed.
- Take on additional special projects such as public education campaigns, law enforcement training, or special prosecutions assigned by the District Attorney.
- Participate in the administration and management of the office when assigned, including potential leadership roles or overseeing a division.
- Work will take place in both office and courtroom settings, and may require travel to crime scenes or other locations. Some physical effort and travel may be required. The ability to manage stressful situations and/or conditions may be required.
- Comprehensive knowledge of criminal prosecution, rules of evidence, and criminal procedure.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with criminal justice agencies, law enforcement, and the community.
- Skilled in legal research, writing, and drafting legal documents.
- Ability to manage and prioritize a diverse caseload with minimal supervision.
- Effective trial skills and the ability to handle complex legal situations with limited oversight.
- Ability to supervise or mentor junior staff, including law enforcement personnel.
- Basic proficiency in office and computer systems, including the use of legal databases and case management software.
- Experience working independently and making critical decisions, while seeking guidance from supervisors when necessary.
- May supervise other attorneys or staff and assist with training law enforcement or office personnel.
- Supervisory experience is essential for managing or leading special projects, task forces, or entire divisions.
- May be called upon to assume a managerial or leadership role within the office as assigned by the District Attorney.
Purpose:
This position provides advanced investigative functions required by a District Attorney’s Office.
Supervision:
Incumbent receives supervision from the assigned supervisor. Incumbent may supervise other staff.
Examples of Work Performed:
Incumbent may, depending on Certification and other direction: locate witnesses; serve subpoenas and other process documents; execute warrants; interview witnesses; research investigative leads; provide logistical assistance with witnesses and evidence; testify in court; coordinate efforts with other law enforcement agencies; provide internal security within a District Attorney’s Office; execute all powers and duties established by statute pertaining to peace officers; provide training to other investigators; supervise other staff; perform other related job duties.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is a mid-level position of the investigator series.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed both in the office and in field investigations outside the office; considerable physical effort may be required. May be required to be on-call during non-working hours, at the discretion of the District Attorney. May encounter dangerous situations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
This position requires advanced knowledge of: criminal law, procedures, tactics and equipment; surveillance techniques; interview and interrogation skills; investigatory skills; supervisory and management skills; writing skills; communication skills; ability to conduct effective training; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice system participants; ability to interact effectively with the public; ability to follow directions and policies of the District Attorney’s Office; ability to use the District Attorney’s Case Management system; ability to use NCIC if so certified.
Requirements:
Associates degree in criminology, criminal justice, police science or a related field, plus 1 year work experience; or three (3) years’ work experience in related field, plus New Mexico Peace Officer Certification at the discretion of the District Attorney.
Preferred Qualifications:
New Mexico Peace Officer Certification, plus four (4) years’ work experience, education and/or training in law enforcement; investigations or related field.