Public Benefits Attorney

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

The New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty seeks a full-time attorney to join our Public Benefits team to address hunger and improve public assistance programs for children and families, including SNAP, TANF, childcare assistance, Medicaid, and other programs. Attorneys provide systemic advocacy through legal representation, impact litigation, administrative advocacy, policy and legislative advocacy, and community outreach and coalition-building.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Required: 2 or more years experience (7+ years for senior attorneys), and a strong commitment to economic and racial justice. See the full description at: www.nmpovertylaw.org/careers-and-internships

Other Information/Requirements: 

Full-time (40 hours).
Hybrid work model, with the primary work location based in Albuquerque NM, requiring some physical presence at the office and attendance at in-person meetings, and occasional in-state and out-of-state travel.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a healthy, collaborative, and inclusive work environment for a diverse staff. We strongly encourage applications individuals of multiple backgrounds and identities.
We offer a competitive salary and a healthy benefits package.

How to Apply: 

Not sure if you meet all of the qualifications listed? We recognize that no one person will. If you are interested in this job, we encourage you to apply in confidence by emailing a resume and cover letter that describes what interests you about the mission of NMCLP to [email protected]. Position will be open until filled.
If applying for other open attorney positions, please submit one application with both positions named in your cover letter.

Salary Range: 
$72,000 to $105,000 DOE
Contact Information
Name: 
Vanessa Guillen
Agency/Organization: 
NM Center on Law and Poverty
Address: 
301 Edith Blvd NE
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
5052552840
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
[email protected]
nmpovertylaw.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Dec 12 2024
Date to Remove: 
Mar 12 2025

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