Careers

Current Open Positions:

Senior Legal Secretary (Full-time) (Position classification dependent upon experience)

Salary Range: Range F $21.94-$27.42/hourly
(Hiring salary depends on experience and budget availability)


Job Duties: Incumbent prepares legal documents and correspondence; performs advanced Case Management System (CMS) data entry; assists in trial preparation; attends court hearings; transcribes; maintains calendars; assists in office administrative functions; prepares and maintains case files; interacts with external agencies; provides advanced customer service; contacts witnesses; assists, trains and/or supervises other secretaries; and performs other related job duties.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: This position requires considerable knowledge of the criminal justice system, general office equipment; effective typing, word processing skills and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet programs; advanced math, grammar and proof reading skills; advanced Case Management System (CMS) skills; advanced merge documents skills, legal document preparation skills, filing skills (efiling), supervisory skills, and organizational skills; provides advanced customer relations skills; ability to communicate effectively and to follow directions and policies.


Requirements: High school diploma or GED, plus three (3) years work experience in a related field.


Preferred Requirements: Four (4) years’ work experience and/or education in a related field.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may be required.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may be required.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 28, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

Submit Cover Letter and Resume to:

6th Judicial District Attorney’s Office
C/O Yvette Lomeli, District Office Manager
201 N. Cooper St.
Silver City, NM 88061
ylomeli@da.state.nm.us

 

Senior Investigator (Full-time) (Position classification dependent upon experience)

Salary Range: Range I $26.80-$33.49/hourly
(Hiring salary depends on experience and budget availability)


Job Duties: 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.


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 Requirements: New Mexico Peace Officer Certification, plus four (4) years’ work experience, education and/or training in law enforcement; investigations or related field.

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.


Application Deadline: Friday, March 28, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

Submit Cover Letter and Resume to:

6th Judicial District Attorney’s Office
C/O Yvette Lomeli, District Office Manager
201 N. Cooper St.
Silver City, NM 88061
ylomeli@da.state.nm.us

 

To apply for any open position with the Sixth Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Please send your resume along with a letter of interest to District Office Manager, Yvette Lomeli at ylomeli@da.state.nm.us

Internships

The Sixth Judicial District Attorney is committed to providing mentoring and learning opportunities for those seeking a career within the criminal justice field. If you have an interest in learning how the judicial process operates or a desire to help others by becoming a victim advocate, an internship at the DA’s office may be appropriate for you.

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