Access to Justice Fund Grant Commission 2025-2026 Grant Process Now Open

The State Bar of New Mexico Access to Justice Fund Grant Commission now seeks grant applications from nonprofit organizations that provide civil legal services to low income New Mexicans within the scope of the State Plan. Upon review of the applications, the Grant Commission will make the final decision regarding applicants to be awarded grants and the amount of each grant. The deadline for proposals is April 1.

The Request for Proposals can be found at https://www.sbnm.org/Leadership/commissions/Access-to-Justice-Fund-Grant-Commission. Contact the ATJFG Administrator at ATJFG-Admin@sbnm.org.

Board of Bar Commissioners - Appointment of Commissioner to Vacancy in the Third and Sixth Judicial Districts

One vacancy exists on the Board of Bar Commissioners in the Third and Sixth Judicial Districts. Pursuant to Rule 24-101(F), vacancies of district bar commissioners shall be filled by appointment of the Board of Bar Commissioners, and district bar commissioners so appointed shall serve until Dec. 31. An election of a district bar commissioner to fill the unexpired term shall be held with the next regular election of bar commissioners following the appointment to fill the vacancy. The Board of Bar Commissioners will make an appointment at its Feb. 28 meeting. Active status members with a principal place of practice (address of record) in these districts are eligible to apply. The 2025 Board of Bar Commissioners meetings are scheduled for: Feb. 28 (Albuquerque), May 15-17 (Las Cruces, in conjunction with a board retreat), July 31-Aug. 2 (Sandia Resort, in conjunction with the State Bar of New Mexico Annual Meeting), Oct. 24 (Albuquerque) and Dec. 10 (Santa Fe).  Members interested in serving on the Board should submit a letter of interest and resume to bbc@sbnm.org by close of business (MT) on Feb. 14.

Join Our Team! - Development Program Director

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation seeks qualified applicants to join our team as a full-time (40 hours/week) Development Program Director. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading fundraising efforts for the New Mexico State Bar Foundation, creating and managing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, building relationships with stakeholders, cultivating donors and sponsors, securing grant funding, and organizing Foundation fundraising events. $65,000-$75,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Generous benefits package included. This position qualifies for partial telecommuting. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@sbnm.org.

Visit www.sbnm.org/SBNMjobs for full details and application instructions.

Join Our Team! - Office of General Counsel Paralegal

The State Bar of New Mexico seeks qualified applicants to join our team as a full-time (40 hours/week) Office of General Counsel Paralegal. The successful applicant will provide clerical and administrative support to the General Counsel and the OGC Deputy Director. This position will support all functions of th OGC including Regulatory Programs, Committees and Commissions, and other programs such as the Access to Justice Fund Grant process and Commission, Fee Arbitration, IOLTA and Bridge the Gap Mentorship.  $21-$24/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.  Generous benefits package included. This position qualifies for partial telecommuting. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@sbnm.org.

Visit www.sbnm.org/SBNMjobs for full details and application instructions.

Invitation to the Judicial CLEAR Survey

Colleagues,

I am the vice-chair of the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) and Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA) Committee on Legal Education and Admissions Reform (CLEAR). CLEAR is studying the law school experience, practice readiness, and public services gaps across America. We want to hear from practicing attorneys across the country about their law school and legal experience. This survey will close on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. 

Your perspective will help inform the Committee on Legal Education and Admissions Reform (CLEAR) as it works to develop recommendations to improve bar admissions, ensure practice readiness of newly admitted attorneys and pathways into public service.

This survey is anonymous, and your identity and individual response will not be shared. This survey should take between 15-20 minutes and your responses will be saved if you exit before completion.

CLEAR Law Student and Attorney Survey

Thank you in advance for participating in this important project.

Sincerely,

Justice C. Shannon Bacon

New Mexico Supreme Court.

Save the Date for the State Bar of New Mexico's 2025 Annual Meeting - July 31 through Aug. 2 at Sandia Resort & Casino - Featuring Keynote Speaker Bryan Stevenson!

The Digital Resource Deskbook 2025-2026 Is Coming Soon! Advertising Opportunities Are Now Available To State Bar of New Mexico Licensees At A Discount!

Join Our Team! - Telephone Helpline Intake Screener

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation seeks qualified applicants to join our team as a full-time (40 hours/week) Telephone Helpline Intake Screener. The successful applicant will answer Bar Foundation Legal Helplines incoming calls, conduct/complete intakes and establish case files in the Legal Services Programs electronic case management systems. Fluency in Spanish is preferred. $18-$20/hour, depending on experience and qualifications.  Generous benefits package included. This position qualifies for partial telecommuting. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@sbnm.org. Visit www.sbnm.org/SBNMjobs for full details and application instructions.

Visit www.sbnm.org/SBNMjobs for full details and application instructions.