Healthcare Attorney/Policy Advocate

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

NMCLP seeks a dynamic attorney or policy advocate to work on major reforms to the healthcare system. We advance innovative solutions to make healthcare affordable to all New Mexicans, protect Medicaid coverage, reduce medical debt, and ensure equitable policies prioritized by immigrant, Native American and low-income communities, in collaboration with community partners. This work includes policy advocacy, legislative efforts, education, coalition-building, and legal representation by attorneys.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Required: minimum two years of policy or legal advocacy; strong leadership skills; commitment to economic, racial, and gender justice. Preferred: Spanish, Indigenous language or other language fluency.

How to Apply: 

Apply in confidence by emailing your resume and a cover letter that describes what interests you about the mission of NMCLP to [email protected]. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a healthy, collaborative, and inclusive work environment for a diverse staff. We strongly encourage applications from Black, Native, and indigenous people, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+, and New Mexicans and individuals of multiple backgrounds and identities.

Salary Range: 
Competitive salary, excellent benefits including full health, dental, and vision benefits, retirement account, and ample vacation and sick leave.
Contact Information
Name: 
Kelsey O'Keefe, Finance and Operations Manager
Agency/Organization: 
New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty
Address: 
301 Edith Blvd NE
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
505-255-2840
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.nmpovertylaw.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Apr 7 2023
Date to Remove: 
May 26 2023

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