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New Mexico Department of Health · 1 week ago

Assistant General Counsel

Santa Fe, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$44.98/hr - $71.96/hr

2+ years exp

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is the primary public health governmental agency of the state of New Mexico, and they are seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide legal representation for the agency. The role involves offering legal advice, representing the agency in various legal proceedings, and assisting with policy drafting and analysis.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and representation concerning various areas of state and federal law

Represent the agency in judicial proceedings in state and federal courts

Respond to legal requests from within the agency

Provide legal opinions and recommendations to agency staff

Advise about, draft, and edit policies

Participate in rule-makings for NMDOH

Analyze proposed statutory text to assess potential impacts to the agency

Advise various divisions and bureaus of the agency

Assist the Office of General Counsel with other legal matters as assigned by the attorney's supervisor

Qualification

Licensed to practice lawAdvocacy skillsLitigation skillsPublic Health LawJuris DoctorateCase managementCommunication skills

Required

Be licensed to practice law in New Mexico (or be pending NM licensure)

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law

Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law

Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or qualified to apply for limited practice license

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Preferred

Have strong advocacy and litigation skills

Be effective at communicating complex legal issues to lay persons

Have the ability to manage a significant and complex case load

Have an interest in Public Health Law

Company

New Mexico Department of Health

Our mission is to promote health and wellness, improve health outcomes, and assure safety net services for all people in New Mexico.

Founded in 1919

Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.nmhealth.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Elena Tercero, CPA

Deputy ASD Director & Chief Financial Officer

Dawn Sanchez

Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer

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