Staff Attorney-Public Benefits

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

New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty (www.nmpovertylaw.org) seeks full-time staff attorney for our Public Benefits Team to enhance our work with low income New Mexicans to address hunger and secure fundamental fairness in the administration of the public safety net.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Required: Law degree & license; min. 3 years of civil litigation exp; excellent research, writing, & legal advocacy skills; ‘no-stone-unturned’ thoroughness & persistence; ability to be articulate & forceful in the face of powerful opposition; commitment to economic & racial justice. Preferred: exp. with advocacy seeking systemic fairness in the administration of government benefit programs; exp. working with diverse community groups & other allies; familiarity with poverty law; Spanish fluency.

How to Apply: 

Apply in confidence by emailing a resume and a cover letter describing your interests in social justice to [email protected]. Please put your name in the subject line. EEOE. People with disabilities, people of color, former recipients of public assistance, or people who have grown up in poverty are especially encouraged to apply.

Contact Information
Name: 
Veronica Rosales
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: 
Sep 13 2017
Date to Remove: 
Nov 7 2017

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