Attorney (HCA/CSSD #7634+) State of New Mexico - 3.5 Las Cruces, NM Job Details Full-time $40.28 - $64.45 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Doctor of Law (JD) Driver's License Full Job Description Posting Details This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Our Vision Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system. Our Mission We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services. Our Goals Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce. Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives. Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information. Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness. Why does the job exist?

The Attorney will:

Provide legal representation to Health Care Authority (HCA) Child Support Services Division (CSSD); Provide quality legal advice, representation, and advocacy. How does it get done?

The Attorney is responsible for:

Drafting, reviewing, and evaluating legal documents and pleadings (including Petitions for Parentage/Child Support, Motions, Orders, and administrative enforcement actions), conducting discovery, interviewing child support parties, and negotiating settlements; Reviewing regulations, legislation, legal precedents, and internal policies and procedures, and providing legal advice to CSSD staff; Appearing in court and administrative hearings, making recommendations, and assisting with appellate proceedings; Researching and analyzing child support issues and developing strategies for specific cases and matters; Interacting extensively with pro-se parties. Who are the customers? Serving the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) Child Support Services Division (CSSD) as the primary client while providing unbiased services to all

HCA/CSSD

customers. Ideal Candidate Serving the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) Child Support Services Division (CSSD) as the primary client while providing unbiased services to all

HCA/CSSD

customers. Minimum Qualification Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or qualified to apply for limited practice license. Employment Requirements All Attorney classifications must be and remain licensed as an attorney, in good standing, by the Supreme Court of New Mexico, or licensed as an attorney and in good standing by the highest court of another state and eligible pursuant to the limited license provisions (See Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA). Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess or obtain Defensive Driving Certificate. Employment is subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation and is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting: late hours, weekends, on-call and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

Agency Contact Information:

Theresa Romero, (505) 394-2977. Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.