Staff Attorney

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

We are looking for a dynamic and creative staff attorney who would be assigned to either our Public Benefits team or Labor team to provide legal representation, policy advocacy and community education.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Required: minimum two years as an attorney; excellent research, writing and legal advocacy skills; "no-stone-unturned" thoroughness and persistence; strong leadership skills; ability to problem-solve creatively; Spanish fluency; commitment to economic and racial justice. Preferred: experience in advocacy, lobbying, legislative and government processes; experience working with community groups and coalitions.

Other Information/Requirements: 

The Public Benefits team addresses hunger and secures fundamental fairness in the administration of the public safety net for low-income New Mexicans, covering SNAP, TANF, childcare assistance and other programs. The Labor team works to improve pay and working conditions in New Mexico in collaboration with other worker justice groups and community organizers. This would be a full-time permanent position.

How to Apply: 

Apply in confidence by emailing a résumé and cover letter to [email protected]. We are an equal opportunity employer. People with disabilities, people of color 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: 
505-255-2840
Email Address: 
[email protected]
nmpovertylaw.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Apr 17 2019
Date to Remove: 
Jul 16 2019

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