Closing Date: 8th October, 2026
Description:
Salary$40.28 - $64.45 Hourly
$83,790 - $134,063 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C11
Posting Details
This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
The Health Care Authority (HCA) participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire.
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
Why does the job exist?
The attorney will:
- 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.
The attorney will:
Provide legal services to the Health Care Authority (HCA) - Child Support Services Division (CSSD) by providing quality legal advice, representation, and advocacy.
How does it get done?
The Attorney is responsible for:
Who are the customers?
The Client is the New Mexico HCA-CSSD while unbiased services are provided to the customers of the HCA-CSSD.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate has:
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 obtain a limited law license within six (6) months of hire (See Rule 15-304 NMRA). Individuals pursuing the limited law license may not engage in the practice of law until the limited law license has been granted.
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.
Employment is subject to a pre-employment criminal history background investigation and is conditional pending results.
Must obtain a defensive Driving Certificate.
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 (http://www.spo.state.nm.us/total-compensation.aspx)
Agency Contact Information: Michelle Lucero, (505) 487-3642. Email (michelle.lucero@hca.nm.gov)
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.
The Attorney is responsible for:
- Drafting, reviewing, and evaluating legal documents, pleadings (Petitions for Parentage/Child Support, Motions, Orders, administrative enforcement actions, etc) and legal precedents, conducts discovery and interviews child support parties, negotiates settlements;
- Reviewing regulations, legislation, legal precedents, and internal policy and procedures and providing legal advice to Child Support staff;
- Appearing in Court and administrative hearings, may make recommendations for and assist in appellate proceedings;
- Researching and analyzing a variety of child support issues, and proposes strategy on specific child support matters;
- Interacting extensively with pro-se parties.
The Client is the New Mexico HCA-CSSD while unbiased services are provided to the customers of the HCA-CSSD.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate has:
- Experience in public sector law, family law and/ or Federal or State Child Support programs, including handling pro-se parties;
- Five (5) years or more experience as a licensed attorney;
- Excellent legal writing and verbal skills;
- Excellent computer skills and is technologically savvy.
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 obtain a limited law license within six (6) months of hire (See Rule 15-304 NMRA). Individuals pursuing the limited law license may not engage in the practice of law until the limited law license has been granted.
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.
Employment is subject to a pre-employment criminal history background investigation and is conditional pending results.
Must obtain a defensive Driving Certificate.
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 (http://www.spo.state.nm.us/total-compensation.aspx)
Agency Contact Information: Michelle Lucero, (505) 487-3642. Email (michelle.lucero@hca.nm.gov)
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.