Lead Healthcare Attorney

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

We are looking for a dynamic and creative attorney to supervise and manage the Center’s Healthcare team and provide policy advocacy, legal representation, media work, community education and coalition-building.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

The Healthcare team is advancing innovative solutions to make healthcare affordable for all New Mexicans, improve Medicaid, and expand access to healthcare in low-income, immigrant and Native American communities, in collaboration with a broad network of community leaders and advocates. This is a full time permanent position.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Required: minimum five years as an attorney; strong commitment to improving healthcare system; excellent research, writing, and legal advocacy skills; ‘no-stone-unturned’ thoroughness and persistence; strong leadership and creative problem solving skills; Spanish fluency; commitment to economic and racial justice. Preferred: experience with lobbying, legislative and government processes; working with community groups and coalitions.

How to Apply: 

Apply in confidence by emailing a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We are an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people with disabilities, and people who have grown up in low-income communities are especially encouraged to apply.

Contact Information
Name: 
Katrina Rost
Agency/Organization: 
New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
5052552840
Email Address: 
[email protected]
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Jul 2 2019
Date to Remove: 
Sep 30 2019

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