Environmental Justice Staff Attorney

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

Staff attorneys engage in legal, policy, and administrative advocacy, as well as coalition-building, communications/media, and other organizational tasks. Work closely with NMELC legal team, clients and communities to achieve shared goals and priorities.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

*Maintains an individual caseload, engaging in client-directed litigation in state and federal court, including appellate work, before administrative agencies and potentially international tribunals.
*Involvement with policy development, including the state legislative session and federal legislation/rulemaking.
*Keeps the Executive Director, legal team, staff, and larger community informed of relevant legal and policy developments.
*Additional duties required.

Other Information/Requirements: 

*3 -5 years litigation experience in administrative, state, and/or federal courts, with a strong background in environmental, constitutional, and/or civil rights law. Exceptional candidates at all experience levels considered.
*Must be an attorney in good standing, either licensed to practice law in the State of New Mexico or be eligible for admission to the New Mexico bar at hiring.

How to Apply: 

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, two writing samples minimum, and three references electronically to Dr. Virginia Necochea, Executive Director at [email protected]. All required documents must be submitted electronically. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Interviews may be conducted online or in person.

Salary Range: 
$65,000 - $90,000
Contact Information
Name: 
Virginia Necochea
Agency/Organization: 
New Mexico Environmental Law Center
Address: 
912 Roma Ave. NW
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
505-989-9022
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.nmelc.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Jul 13 2026
Date to Remove: 
Aug 8 2026

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