Lead Labor Attorney
New Mexico Department of Health, Santa Fe, NM, United States
Posting Details
This is a continuous posting and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Salary
$44.98 - $71.96 Hourly
$93,552 - $149,683 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C12
Why does the job exist?
This position serves in the NMDOH Office of General Counsel as one of several attorneys and provides representation for the agency.
How does it get done?
This attorney position will provide legal advice and representation concerning various areas of state and federal law. The position will represent the agency in judicial proceedings in state and federal courts, as well as proceedings before administrative hearing officers and administrative tribunals. The position will respond to legal requests from within the agency, and will provide legal opinions and recommendations to agency staff. The attorney will advise about, draft, and edit policies, participate in rule-makings for NMDOH, and will analyze proposed statutory text to assess potential impacts to the agency. This position will advise various divisions and bureaus of the agency, as primary and as back‑up counsel. This attorney position will also assist the Office of General Counsel with other legal matters as assigned by the attorney's supervisor.
Who are the customers?
This attorney position represents the Department of Health and its various divisions and bureaus.
Ideal Candidate
Be licensed to practice law in New Mexico (or be pending NM licensure)
Have strong advocacy and litigation skills;
Be effective at communicating complex legal issues to lay persons;
Have the ability to manage a significant and complex case load; and
Have an interest in Public Health Law.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or qualified to apply for a limited practice license (Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA). Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law is required. For more information on limited practice licenses, see http:/
mexam.org/limited-license/
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Some statewide travel may be required. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Agency Contact Information: Jacob Clark (505) 827-2997 Email
#J-18808-Ljbffr
This is a continuous posting and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Salary
$44.98 - $71.96 Hourly
$93,552 - $149,683 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C12
Why does the job exist?
This position serves in the NMDOH Office of General Counsel as one of several attorneys and provides representation for the agency.
How does it get done?
This attorney position will provide legal advice and representation concerning various areas of state and federal law. The position will represent the agency in judicial proceedings in state and federal courts, as well as proceedings before administrative hearing officers and administrative tribunals. The position will respond to legal requests from within the agency, and will provide legal opinions and recommendations to agency staff. The attorney will advise about, draft, and edit policies, participate in rule-makings for NMDOH, and will analyze proposed statutory text to assess potential impacts to the agency. This position will advise various divisions and bureaus of the agency, as primary and as back‑up counsel. This attorney position will also assist the Office of General Counsel with other legal matters as assigned by the attorney's supervisor.
Who are the customers?
This attorney position represents the Department of Health and its various divisions and bureaus.
Ideal Candidate
Be licensed to practice law in New Mexico (or be pending NM licensure)
Have strong advocacy and litigation skills;
Be effective at communicating complex legal issues to lay persons;
Have the ability to manage a significant and complex case load; and
Have an interest in Public Health Law.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or qualified to apply for a limited practice license (Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA). Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law is required. For more information on limited practice licenses, see http:/
mexam.org/limited-license/
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Some statewide travel may be required. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Agency Contact Information: Jacob Clark (505) 827-2997 Email
#J-18808-Ljbffr