About the Firm

Apparent Legal Group, LLC is a Las Cruces, NM-based law firm focused on family law and probate. Our practice covers divorce, child custody and support, adoption, kinship and adult guardianship, conservatorship, and contested probate matters. We are a small firm looking to grow.

The Role

You will handle a varied caseload across family law and probate matters under the supervision of a senior attorney, with increasing independence as your skills develop. This is a hands-on role — you will be in court, at the table, and in front of clients from day one.

What You'll Do

Manage a caseload spanning family law and probate, including:
- Divorce, legal separation, and property division
- Child custody, visitation, and child support
- Paternity and parentage matters
- Adoption and kinship guardianship
- Adult guardianship and conservatorship
- Name changes
- Contested and uncontested probate proceedings
- Basic estate planning (wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives)
Draft pleadings, motions, orders, settlement agreements, wills, and other legal documents
Appear in district court and before hearing officers for hearings, trials, and status conferences
Conduct client consultations and maintain ongoing client communication
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda
Collaborate with paralegals and support staff

What We're Looking For

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active New Mexico State Bar license in good standing (or admission pending bar results — we will consider recent graduates)
0–6 years of experience (new attorneys welcome; family law or probate experience a plus but not required)
Strong legal writing and research skills
Comfort in the courtroom or genuine eagerness to develop it
Excellent interpersonal skills — this work requires connecting with clients during some of the most difficult moments of their lives
Highly organized with the ability to manage competing deadlines

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