Description:

Salary: $70,000 annually

The New Mexico Department of Justice seeks a highly motivated Honors Attorney to join the Medicaid Fraud and Elder Abuse Division (MFEAD). Candidates should be newly licensed, having recently graduated law school or completed a judicial clerkship, and have an interest in criminal and civil litigation, preferably in the area of nursing home abuse/neglect and/or qui tam actions. The Honors Attorney will carry a caseload of matters from the inception of an investigation through the settlement/judgment of a civil case or the judgment and sentence in a criminal case, and help the MFEAD to place itself on the cutting edge of civil and criminal litigation. If you want to help shape the delivery of healthcare and healthcare policy impacting vulnerable populations in New Mexico and across the United States, apply now. Successful completion of this one-year Honors position may lead to continued employment with the New Mexico Department of Justice.

Responsibilities:

Represent the State of New Mexico in criminal and civil matters related to Medicaid fraud and elder abuse crimes.
Prosecute criminal and civil cases from screening to final disposition.
Coordinate with auditors, medical professionals, information specialists, special agents, and other attorneys to hold wrongdoers accountable.
Analyze and recommend charging decisions.
Ensure the protection of the rights of crime victims.
Engage in special projects to develop novel, cutting edge legal theories.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law, law review, and a recent judicial clerkship are preferred. Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or qualified to apply for limited practice license (Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA).
Strong interest in civil and criminal litigation, preferably in the area of healthcare policy and nursing home abuse/neglect and/or qui tam actions.
Superior writing ability, including drafting substantive motions/responses, as well as other legal memorandum as assigned.
Superior legal research skills.
Ability to work independently while managing priorities and juggling multiple tasks/cases.
Motivation to thrive in a team environment which includes law enforcement and other professional civilians.
Willingness to travel across New Mexico as needed for pretrial interviews, courtroom appearances, training, and other work-related matters.