Main Areas of Responsibility:
NMCLP seeks a full-time attorney to join our Public Benefits team to address hunger and improve the administration of the public safety net for low-income New Mexicans, including SNAP, TANF, childcare assistance, and other programs. Attorneys provide legal representation, litigation, regulatory comments and administrative advocacy, policy advocacy including legislative efforts, and community outreach and coalition-building.
Additional Areas of Responsibility:
Required: minimum two years of legal experience; strong leadership skills; commitment to economic, racial, and gender justice. Preferred: Spanish, Indigenous language, or other language fluency; management experience.
Salary Range:
Salary and responsibilities commensurate with experience.