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Attorney - Bureau for Pueblo, Tribes, and Nations Agency: NM Office of the State Engineer (OSE ... Mexico in complex state and federal water rights adjudications, negotiate historic ...

Attorney - Bureau for Pueblo, Tribes, and Nations Agency: NM Office of the State Engineer (OSE ... Mexico in complex state and federal water rights adjudications, negotiate historic ...

Attorney - Bureau for Pueblo, Tribes, and Nations Agency: NM Office of the State Engineer (OSE ... Mexico in complex state and federal water rights adjudications, negotiate historic ...

Attorney - Bureau for Pueblo, Tribes, and Nations Agency: NM Office of the State Engineer (OSE ... Mexico in complex state and federal water rights adjudications, negotiate historic ...

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Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$67K - $87K/yr

Work closely with the Attorney General's Office to defend the agency's historic water rights in the Arizona General Stream Adjudication. Attend court proceedings, investigate legal documents/expert ...

Engineer II or III

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$35.25 - $46.13/hr

... of water rights, identifying water uses and locations of pertinent infrastructure. * Provide technical support to the team, including engineers, hydrologic scientists, and attorneys. * Collaborate ...

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Engineer II or III

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$35.25 - $46.13/hr

... of water rights, identifying water uses and locations of pertinent infrastructure. * Provide technical support to the team, including engineers, hydrologic scientists, and attorneys. * Collaborate ...

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Assistant City Attorney I/II/III

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$119K - $166K/yr

Responsibilities for the Utilities/Environmental Assignment attorneys include handling legal issues involving environmental and natural resource topics such as water rights; negotiating water leases ...

Responsibilities for the Utilities/Environmental Assignment attorneys include handling legal issues involving environmental and natural resource topics such as water rights; negotiating water leases ...

Successful candidates will have extensive knowledge in water rights adjudication and disputes, property disputes, and contractual disputes. Salary is highly competitive and dependent on experience.

May assist attorneys in drafting reports based on research results. Water : Research water rights issued by state water resources departments and other agencies, including ownership transfers and ...

Successful candidates will have extensive knowledge in water rights adjudication and disputes, property disputes, and contractual disputes. Salary is highly competitive and dependent on experience.

Successful candidates will have extensive knowledge in water rights adjudication and disputes, property disputes, and contractual disputes. Salary is highly competitive and dependent on experience.

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How much do trainee water rights attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee water rights attorney in the United States is $118,886.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,500.00 and $139,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Water Rights Attorney vs Water Rights Paralegal?

AspectTrainee Water Rights AttorneyWater Rights Paralegal
CredentialsLaw degree, bar exam eligibility, legal trainingAssociate's or bachelor's degree, paralegal certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, government agencies, legal settingsLaw firms, legal departments, administrative offices
ResponsibilitiesLegal research, drafting legal documents, assisting attorneysLegal document preparation, case organization, research support

The main difference is that a Trainee Water Rights Attorney is in legal training, working under supervision to gain legal experience, while a Water Rights Paralegal provides support through administrative and research tasks without practicing law. Trainee attorneys focus on developing legal skills, whereas paralegals assist with case management and document preparation.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Water Rights Attorney job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,886 per year, or $57.2 per hour.

Attorney - Bureau for Pueblo, Tribes, and Nations

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Posted 11 days ago


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Position: Attorney – Bureau for Pueblo, Tribes, and Nations

Agency: NM Office of the State Engineer (OSE), Litigation and Adjudication Program

Location: Santa Fe, NM

The Legal Opportunity:

Ready to work at the cutting edge of tribal law and water law? The NMOSE is seeking an Attorney to join the Litigation and Adjudication Program’s Bureau of Pueblo, Tribes, and Nations (BPTN). You will work with a larger legal/technical team to represent the State of New Mexico in complex state and federal water rights adjudications, negotiate historic intergovernmental water settlements, implement existing settlements to provide water to communities, and collaborate closely with tribal leaders and the agency's Tribal Liaison. While water law and/or tribal law experience are preferred, they are not necessary if you are motivated and willing to learn.

The Santa Fe Advantage:

Practicing law in Santa Fe means working minutes away from historic Pueblos, offering an unparalleled location for immersive federal Indian law practice. Beyond the courtroom, Santa Fe provides an exceptional quality of life: a world-class arts scene, historic adobe architecture, a famous culinary culture, and an average of 283 days of sunshine per year with the Sangre de Cristo mountains and surrounding areas providing numerous outdoor recreation opportunities right in your backyard.

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