Attorney

New Mexico Health Care Authority; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 53,877 - 86,210; Full time

Job summary

A state agency providing health care services in New Mexico is seeking an Attorney to support various divisions including Medicaid and behavioral health. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate and experience in public sector law, litigation, or health law. This role involves legal support for administrative hearings and internal clientele to enhance service delivery to New Mexicans.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or qualified for limited practice license.
• Experience in public sector law, administrative law, health law, litigation, or appellate practice.

Responsibilities

• Support internal division clients in legal matters.
• Engage in litigation in state and federal court.
• Participate in administrative hearings.

Skills

Public sector law

Administrative law

Health law

Litigation

Appellate practice

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

Apply directly at the NM State Personnel Office website:
https://careers.share.nm.gov/psc/hprdcg/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=158232&PostingSeq=1

Attorney (HCA/OGC #40787) - $39.11 - $62.58 Hourly/$81,349 - $130,159 Annually. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Attorneys in the Health Care Authority's (HCA) Office of General Counsel (OGC) support work that touches nearly half of our citizens' lives.

The divisions of HCA provide programs critical to the health and well-being of our state, including Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, behavioral health programs and services, a comprehensive system of support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the licensing and oversight of healthcare facilities as well as home and community-based Medicaid waiver program providers.

How does it get done?
The specific focus of each attorney will depend on their past experience and the needs of the divisions they are serving. The work within the OGC can span the entire range of attorney skills and functions, including litigation in state and federal court, appearing at administrative hearings, contract review, licensing and regulatory enforcement, rule-making, strategy and planning, appellate work, creating procedures to implement new legislative mandates, and public records responses.

Who are the customers?
Attorneys in OCG work directly and collaboratively with their internal division clients. The clients include the Office of the Secretary and the various divisions within HCA: Medical Assistance, Income Support, Child Support, Health Improvement, Developmental Disabilities Supports, Behavioral Health Services, Health Improvement, Healthcare Coverage Innovations, Administrative Services, Information Technology, and Human Resources.

Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is passionate about supporting the health and well-being of all New Mexicans and protecting our State's safety net services. While attorneys directly serve internal agency clients, they must never forget they are ultimately serving the citizens of the state of New Mexico.

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.

• Maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.
• Passion for improving the health and well-being of all New Mexicans, especially our most vulnerable citizens.
• Licensed in good standing in New Mexico or eligible for reciprocity.
• Experience in public sector law, administrative law, health law, litigation, or appellate practice.

The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is a state agency that provides comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality health care services to New Mexico residents.

Vision

Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

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.

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.