Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM Jobs

23 open positions

23 current openings at Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM. Listed pay $39k–$169k/yr. Updated daily from the employer's own postings.

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Public Defender 5 (59925)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes today

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Albuquerque Full-time $88,358.40 - $169,353.60 Annually

The objective summary of this job classification is to provide professional legal services representing juvenile and adult indigent clients, handle highly complex appeals or serve as lead counsel for serious violent…

Legal researchAppellate briefsCriminal lawPlea bargaining

Last seen Oct 11, 2026

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Senior Secretary (80370)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes today

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Albuquerque Full-time $39,249.60 - $67,704.00 Annually

The objective summary of this job classification is to perform advanced secretarial duties utilizing legal terminology, established procedures and template documents in support of the District Office.

legal terminologylegal documentslegal researchcourt dockets

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Public Defender 2 (73206)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes today

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Albuquerque Full-time $65,416.00 - $125,382.40 Annually

The objective summary of this job classification is to provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal…

LitigationAppealCounselResearch

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Social Worker (10117147)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes Oct 18

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Carlsbad Full-time $60,091.20 - $107,972.80 Annually

LOPD Social Workers ensure the delivery of defense oriented services throughout the state in support of a criminal defense team by developing plans for addressing client life situations that, if mitigated, may increase…

Databases and case management softwareCritical thinking skillsExcellent verbal communication skillsTrauma informed and responsive practices

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Paralegal 1 (26988)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes Oct 18

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Albuquerque Career appointment, full-time $46,238.40 - $79,747.20 Annually

The objective summary of this job classification is to assist attorneys by researching legal precedent, investigating facts or preparing legal documents.

Legal researchCase managementDocketing

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Public Defender 3 (3280 & 26985)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes Oct 18

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Albuquerque Full-time $73,278.40 - $140,441.60 Annually

litigationappealcounselresearch and analysis

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Investigator 2 (32946)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes Oct 18

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Albuquerque Career appointment, full-time $54,870.40 - $98,612.80 Annually

The objective summary of this job classification is to investigate the facts of a case to assist the attorney in developing a defense for clients charged with crimes in New Mexico.

InvestigationSurveillancePhotographic and video camerasGPS systems

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Criminal Defense Attorney (10114907)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes Oct 25

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Carlsbad Career appointment, full-time $65,416.00 - $153,566.40 Annually

The objective summary for this job classification is to provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal…

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Legal Associate (73272)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes Oct 25

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New Mexico, United States Career appointment, full-time $42,452.80 - $73,236.80 Annually

The objective summary of this job classification is to provide various support activities to attorneys in a legal setting including, but not limited to, determining need-based eligibility for legal services in…

Legal researchCase management/tracking systemDocument preparationWeb-based programs

Last seen Oct 11, 2026

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Limited Practitioner

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes Oct 25

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New Mexico, United States Temporary appointment, full-time $53,206.40 - $91,811.20 Annually

This position allows the LOPD to extend an offer to applicants prior to graduation from law school, which provides a law student the guarantee of employment after graduation and the LOPD the guarantee of an employee…

legal researchcase preparationreviewing discoverydrafting motions

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Public Defender 4 (33230)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes Oct 25

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Albuquerque Career appointment, full-time $80,121.60 - $153,566.40 Annually

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Senior Secretary (10113726)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes Oct 25

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Albuquerque Career appointment, full-time $39,249.60 - $67,704.00 Annually

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Public Defender 3 (10114928)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes Oct 25

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Albuquerque Career appointment, full-time $73,278.40 - $140,441.60 Annually

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Public Defender 5 (40350)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes Oct 25

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Albuquerque Career appointment, full-time $88,358.40 - $169,353.60 Annually

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HR Professional (10109458)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes Oct 25

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Santa Fe Career appointment, full-time $49,899.20 - $98,612.80 Annually

We are looking for a Human Resources Professional who appreciates and contributes to a working environment that is polite, friendly, and supportive.

Human ResourcesBenefits AdministrationClassificationCompensation

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Legal Associate (10103608)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes Oct 25

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Albuquerque Career appointment, full-time $42,452.80 - $73,236.80 Annually

legal researchcase management/tracking systemdocument preparationweb-based programs

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HR Operations Supervisor (10109461)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes Oct 25

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Santa Fe Career appointment, full-time $79,830.40 - $143,416.00 Annually

The objective summary of this job classification is to provided strategic leadership and supervision of subordinate HR staff.

Employee relationsUnion relationsConflict resolutionHR policies and procedures

Last seen Oct 10, 2026

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Public Defender 2 (3382)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes Oct 25

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Carlsbad Full-time $65,416.00 - $125,382.40 Annually

LitigationPlea bargainingCase strategy

Last seen Oct 7, 2026

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Public Defender 2 (3400)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes Nov 1

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Ruidoso Career appointment, full-time $65,416.00 - $125,382.40 Annually

LitigationPlea bargaining

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Public Defender 5 (3372)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM · Closes Nov 1

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Las Cruces Full-time $88,358.40 - $169,353.60 Annually

legal researchappellate briefscriminal lawlitigation

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About Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM jobs

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM has 23 open positions, mostly in Albuquerque, Carlsbad and Santa Fe. Openings include Public Defender 5 (59925), Senior Secretary (80370) and Public Defender 2 (73206). Typical posted pay is $73k–$109k/yr.

Pay by opening

Each opening's posted range; bars compare them as full-time yearly pay.

Public Defender 5 (59925)Albuquerque

$88k–$169k/yr

Public Defender 5 (40350)Albuquerque

$88k–$169k/yr

Public Defender 5 (3372)Las Cruces

$88k–$169k/yr

Criminal Defense Attorney (10114907)Carlsbad

$65k–$154k/yr

Public Defender 4 (33230)Albuquerque

$80k–$154k/yr

HR Operations Supervisor (10109461)Santa Fe

$80k–$143k/yr

Public Defender 3 (3280 & 26985)Albuquerque

$73k–$140k/yr

Public Defender 3 (10114928)Albuquerque

$73k–$140k/yr

Public Defender 2 (73206)Albuquerque

$65k–$125k/yr

Public Defender 2 (3382)Carlsbad

$65k–$125k/yr

Public Defender 2 (3400)Ruidoso

$65k–$125k/yr

Social Worker (10117147)Carlsbad

$60k–$108k/yr

Investigator 2 (32946)Albuquerque

$55k–$99k/yr

HR Professional (10109458)Santa Fe

$50k–$99k/yr

Limited Practitioner

$53k–$92k/yr

Paralegal 1 (26988)Albuquerque

$46k–$80k/yr

Legal Associate (73272)

$42k–$73k/yr

Legal Associate (10103608)Albuquerque

$42k–$73k/yr

Senior Secretary (80370)Albuquerque

$39k–$68k/yr

Senior Secretary (10113726)Albuquerque

$39k–$68k/yr

Top skills at Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM

How many open postings ask for each skill.

Legal research

7 jobs

Plea bargaining

6 jobs

Litigation

5 jobs

Appellate briefs

2 jobs

Criminal law

2 jobs

Appeal

2 jobs

Counsel

2 jobs

Case management/tracking system

2 jobs

Browse by role

Public Defender jobs11 open

Pay by role at Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM

Role	Latest posted pay	Postings
Public Defender	$88,358–$169,354/yr	37
Criminal Defense Attorney	$78,499–$153,566/yr	36
Secretary	$39,250–$67,704/yr	11
Limited Practitioner	$31.98/hr	8
Paralegal	$46,238–$79,747/yr	6

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM Jobs: FAQ

How many jobs does Law Offices Of The Public Defender have open?

Law Offices Of The Public Defender, NM has 23 open positions on NextGig, gathered from its own job postings and refreshed daily.

What does Law Offices Of The Public Defender pay?

Across openings that list pay, the posted range is $39k–$169k/yr.

Which Law Offices Of The Public Defender jobs close soon?

7 openings close within the next 7 days.