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Office of General Counsel (OGC)

Legal Assistant

The State Bar of New Mexico (SBNM) is a professional membership organization of attorneys licensed to practice law in New Mexico. The mission of the State Bar is to be a united and inclusive organization serving the legal profession and the public. The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is a professional office that protects the legal and policy interests of the State Bar of New Mexico. The SBNM seeks qualified applicants to join our team as a full-time (40 hours/week) OGC Legal Assistant. The successful incumbent will provide clerical and administrative support to the Office of General Counsel. $20-$24 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Generous benefits package included. This position is eligible for partial telecommuting within NM after a training period. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@sbnm.org.

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

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Telephone Helpline Intake Screener

Do you find it fulfilling to help others and make a difference in your community? Does it bring you joy to be part of a team that aids people in finding solutions to their problems? Then this position may be a good fit for you. The New Mexico State Bar Foundation seeks a full-time Telephone Helpline Intake Screener to answer Bar Foundation Legal Helpline incoming calls, conduct/complete intakes and establish case files in the Legal Services Programs electronic case management systems. This position 

will primarily serve the Modest Means Helpline (MMH) helpline with occasional intake duties for the Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP). This is a fast-paced, phone-heavy position.

The successful applicant must have excellent communication, customer service, punctuality, and organizational skills. Minimum high school diploma required. Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred. Generous benefits package. $17-$21 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. To be considered, submit a cover letter and resume to hr@sbnm.org. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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State Bar of New Mexico Annual Meeting 2026 - Introducing Our Distinguished National Speaker Rashmi Airan!

We are excited to announce Annual Meeting 2026's distinguished national speaker Rashmi Airan will be presenting her inspiring session “Rise Leadership: Unleashing Clarity Through High-Stakes Moments” on Aug. 15.

Save the date for the 2026 Annual Meeting at the Sky Ute Casino Resort in colorful Southern Colorado from Aug. 13-15. Located in Ignacio, just 20 minutes from Durango, this year’s Annual Meeting will provide opportunities to learn, network and explore the majestic landscape of the region.

Attendees can also take advantage of discounted hotel room rates at Sky Ute Casino Resort with special Annual Meeting pricing that will be available for a limited time.

Click the button below for more information. Annual Meeting registration and more speaker information will be available soon!

The Albuquerque City Council is recruiting applicants for the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board (CPOAB), a five-member group that reviews investigations into complaints involving Albuquerque Police Department (APD) personnel, makes policy recommendations and hears public comment at monthly meetings. Board members are appointed by the City Council for three-year terms. This is a meaningful way to contribute to public safety policy at the local level. Residents from all backgrounds who are interested in public safety, accountability, and who want to serve our City are encouraged to apply. For more information on the CPOA board and to apply, click the button below.

Appointment to NM Risk Management Advisory Board Vacancy

Pursuant to Section 15-7-4 NMSA 1978, the President of the State Bar of New Mexico Board of Bar Commissioners makes one appointment to the Risk Management Advisory Board. The appointment is a four-year term, which starts on July 1, 2026. The Advisory Board is charged with, among other duties, reviewing insurance policies to be purchased by the Risk Management Division, professional services and consulting contracts and agreements, companies and agents that submit proposals, rules and regulations promulgated by the division, certificates of coverage to be issued by the division, and investments to be made by the division. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in New Mexico. Members who wish to apply to serve on the Risk Management Advisory Board should send a letter of interest and brief resume by June 24 to bbc@sbnm.org.

Join Our Team! Business Development Manager

The State Bar of New Mexico is a professional membership organization of attorneys licensed to practice law in New Mexico. The mission of the State Bar is to be a united and inclusive 

organization serving the legal profession and the public. The State Bar of New Mexico (SBNM) seeks qualified applicants to join our team as a full-time (40 hours/week) Business Development Manager (Project Manager II). The Business Development Manager is responsible for leading and executing the State Bar of New Mexico’s non-dues revenue initiatives, including Bar Bulletin advertising sales, sponsorship development, and room rental business development at the State Bar Center. This position manages the full sales lifecycle 

including prospecting, relationship development, proposal preparation, contract coordination, and 

renewal management. The position maintains accurate pipeline reporting through the 

organization’s CRM system and collaborates with Communications, Operations, and Accounting to ensure a seamless client experience. Salary: $55,000/year-$60,000/year depending on experience and qualifications. This position is eligible for a performance-based incentive tied to achievement of non-dues revenue goals. Generous benefits package included. This position is eligible for partial telecommuting within NM after a training period. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@sbnm.org.

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

Read the New Pro Bono Special Feature!

The special feature highlights pro bono in New Mexico, recent statistics on pro bono work and legal service provider service areas, and much more.

Eighth Judicial District Court in Taos, New Mexico - Notice of Destruction of Exhibits

Pursuant to the New Mexico Functional Records Retention and Destruction Schedules Legal and Judiciary, the Eighth Judicial District Court in Taos, New Mexico will destroy the following exhibits filed with the Court if not claimed by the allotted time: 1) Criminal, Juvenile, Youthful Offender, and Lower Court Appeal cases within the years 1989-2024, excluding cases on appeal or those in which the sentence has not been completed; 2) All case types with unmarked exhibits, and oversized poster boards/maps and diagrams; and 3) ‘Domestic Matters’ cases filed within the years 1979-1991 and 1997-2003 which the exhibits have been exposed to biohazards and are no longer safe to handle. Parties or their attorney are advised-exhibits may be retrieved until May 25, 2026; Exhibits not claimed by the deadline will be considered abandoned and will be destroyed by order of the Court. Plaintiff exhibits will be released to counsel of record for the plaintiff, and defense exhibits will be released to counsel of record for the defendant; exhibits will be released in their entirety. For more information or to claim exhibits, contact the Court at 8thexhibitsgrp@nmcourts.gov.