Chief Deputy District Attorney- Deming​/Silver​/Lordsburg

position overview

this is an at will position. The elected district attorney has final discretion in hiring and retaining for this position, including which qualifications and performance standards will apply.

Position overview:

at-will position, discretion of the elected district attorney.

prosecution of criminal and non-criminal cases. Supervision/management experience. Knowledge of office management/administration.

supervised by district attorney.

• the primary role is management; however, incumbent may handle criminal cases at all levels.
• incumbent will also mentor lower-level attorneys.
• represents district attorney at official functions and before legislative bodies.
• may interact with the media and the community at a case or policy level.
• ensures compliance by all other employees with the district attorney’s policies and directives and advises the district attorney on employment issues.
• incumbent works with law enforcement at crime scenes; performs non-prosecution duties such as community outreach; participates on boards and task forces and other groups as assigned; provides training to law enforcement agencies as requested; performs other job-related duties.

• work is performed in an office, community, courtroom or legislative environment.
• some physical effort and travel may be required.
• incumbent may be required to work under stressful situations and/or conditions.
• incumbent may be required to go at crime scenes.

• career prosecutor: licensed attorney to practice law in new mexico plus a minimum of six (6) years of relevant prosecution experience.
• extensive knowledge in criminal prosecution, rules of evidence, and criminal procedure.
• organization and supervision skills.
• advanced trial skills.
• proficiency in computer, audio-visual, and office systems.
• strong communication skills.
• ability to research and analyze information and situations.

full time, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., monday – friday.

$108,208 – $148,787.

retirement, dental, vision, pto, health.