Staff Attorney-Public Benefits

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

The New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty is a nationally recognized non-profit law firm engaging in systemic advocacy and impact litigation to advance social and economic justice. To learn more about our New Mexico Center, please visit our web site at www.nmpovertylaw.org.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

We are looking for a dynamic and creative staff attorney who would be assigned to our Public Benefits Team to provide legal representation, policy advocacy, and community education to address hunger and secure fundamental fairness in the administration of the public safety net for low-income New Mexicans.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Required: Law degree & license; minimum 2 years as an attorney; excellent research, writing, & legal advocacy skills; ‘no-stone-unturned’ thoroughness and persistence; leadership; ability to be articulate & forceful in the face of powerful opposition; commitment to economic & racial justice. Preferred: knowledge & experience in advocacy, lobbying, legislative & government administrative processes; experience working with diverse community groups & other allies; familiarity with poverty law; Spanish fluency.

How to Apply: 

Apply in confidence by sending a resume and letter describing commitment to social justice and to the mission of the NM Center on Law and Poverty 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: 
Veronica Rosales
Agency/Organization: 
NM Center on Law and Poverty
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 11 2018
Date to Remove: 
Jun 22 2018

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