The Staff Pad has partnered with a reputable law firm,
and we are looking to hire an experienced Of Counsel Attorney – Probate to
support its growing New Mexico practice.

This is a flexible Of Counsel opportunity for an
attorney with experience handling New Mexico probate courts, estate
administration, guardianship, conservatorship, and related court procedures.

This role is ideal for an attorney

• 
  Who has their own
  practice or other professional commitments but is interested in taking on
  additional probate-related matters referred by a growing multi-state law firm.
• 
  Who can help the firm serve New
  Mexico clients locally, appear in court when needed, and provide practical,
  reliable support on probate and estate-related matters.

Schedule: Flexible | Part-Time | Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Probate,
Guardianship, Conservatorship & Estate-Related Disputes

What You’ll Do:

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  Handle New Mexico probate and estate
  administration matters
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  Represent clients in probate court
  proceedings
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  Manage & assist with guardianship
  and conservatorship matters
• 
  Draft and review probate pleadings,
  petitions, motions, notices, and related filings
• 
  Attend hearings, status conferences, and
  other court appearances as needed
• 
  Guide clients through the probate
  process, timelines, required documents, and next steps
• 
  Communicate clearly with clients,
  courts, opposing counsel, and internal team members
• 
  Help evaluate new probate-related
  matters for scope, complexity, and fit
• 
  Support contested probate or
  probate-adjacent litigation where experience allows
• 
  Provide local New Mexico court knowledge
  and procedural guidance

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

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  Active
  New Mexico bar admission and good standing
• 
  Experience
  with probate, estate administration, guardianship, or conservatorship
• 
  Familiarity
  with New Mexico probate court procedures
• 
  Albuquerque preferred, but attorneys
  anywhere in New Mexico will be considered

Additional Skills & Attributes

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  Ability
  to appear in court as needed
• 
  Strong
  client communication and interpersonal skills
• 
  Sound
  judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail
• 
  Ability
  to manage referred matters independently, responsibly with minimal
  supervision
• 
  Strong
  responsiveness with clients and internal firm contacts
• 
  Comfort
  working within a flexible Of Counsel relationship

Preferred Experience

Additional experience in any of the following is a
plus:

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  Contested probate matters
• 
  Estate planning and trust administration
• 
  Fiduciary disputes
• 
  Real estate or business matters
  involving estates
• 
  Civil litigation involving
  probate-related disputes

What You Can Expect

Work and Compensation Structure

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  Compensation: 55% of collected billings,
  or hourly rate
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  Flexible Of Counsel relationship, not a
  traditional full-time employee role
• 
  Work volume may vary based on firm needs
  and client demand
• 
  In-person court appearances may be
  required depending on the matter, court, and client needs

Why join the firm?

Join a growing New Mexico practice with increasing
demand for local probate support.

The opportunity offers:

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  Access
  to referred probate and estate-related matters from a multi-state law firm
• 
  Collaboration
  with experienced attorneys and legal support teams
• 
  Flexibility to accept matters
  based on experience and availability
• 
  Help
  provide clients with trusted local probate and estate guidance
• 
  Build
  a productive, long-term relationship with a growing firm
• 
  Expand your practice without the
  commitment of a full-time role

If you're a New Mexico-licensed attorney seeking
meaningful probate work with the support of an established firm, we'd love to
hear from you. Apply today to learn how your experience can contribute to the
continued success of the firm's growing New Mexico practice.