Attorney (HCA/CSSD #9226+)

$40.28 - $64.45 Hourly

$83,790 - $134,063 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C11

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

• 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.

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.

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.

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Agency Contact Information: Michelle Lucero, (505) 487-3642. Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.