Research and Writing Attorney

Court Name/Organization New Mexico Federal Public Defender Overview of the Position The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of New Mexico is accepting applications for the position of Research and Writing Attorney in our Las Cruces office. The mission of our office is to provide high quality, client-centered representation to people charged with federal crimes in New Mexico. We fight for the Sixth Amendment Right to Counsel by providing zealous and effective representation to every client. Location Las Cruces, NM Opening and Closing Dates 02/23/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade JSP 9 - JSP 15 Salary Not specified Link to Court Careers Information https://nm.fd.org/employments-internships Announcement Number 2026-05 Link to Job Announcement