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Department Name: Resource Management Division
Program Area: Office of General Counsel
Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMENV) is seeking highly engaged talent to assist us in our mission to protect and restore the environment and foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. Come be a part of our great team for change! Learn more at: https://www.env.nm.gov/
As a valued new employee to the NMENV, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.
NMED participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
The Climate Change Bureau (CCB) Attorney represents the Environment Department in complex and difficult Administrative and Judicial Proceedings which require strict adherence to applicable statutory and administrative law as well as applicable procedures and time deadlines. This position works as co-counsel and lead counsel on cases which will include: research and preparation all aspects of a case thoroughly and competently; negotiation, drafting, and finalization of disputes, agreements, and settlements; witness preparation; drafting motions, findings of fact and conclusions of law, and briefs as needed. The CCB Attorney will also provide regular general advice to Department staff on climate change-related matters.
How does it get done?
- Provide legal counsel and representation to NMED divisions and CCB to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental laws and regulations
- Advise leadership and staff on the interpretation and application of statutes, rules, court orders, and legal opinions affecting departmental operations
- Draft and review legal and regulatory documents, including orders, agreements, memoranda, and enforcement actions to support sound decision-making
- Represent the Department in administrative, regulatory, and judicial proceedings, including rulemaking, hearings, and appeals
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including industry, other agencies, and the public to develop, revise, and implement rules and policies that advance environmental protection goals
- Support consistency and legal integrity in departmental procedures and enforcement activities through consultation, training, and coordination with management and program staff.
- New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
- Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
- Internal staff
- New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
- Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
- Internal staff
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. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Travel is required to hearings and meetings.
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Agency Contact Information: Ray Romero, (505) 469-6471 or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
For more information on how to apply, please check out the Application Guide: link
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining unit.
Department Name: Resource Management Division
Program Area: Office of General Counsel
Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMENV) is seeking highly engaged talent to assist us in our mission to protect and restore the environment and foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. Come be a part of our great team for change! Learn more at: https://www.env.nm.gov/
As a valued new employee to the NMENV, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.
NMED participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility upon hire.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
The Climate Change Bureau (CCB) Attorney represents the Environment Department in complex and difficult Administrative and Judicial Proceedings which require strict adherence to applicable statutory and administrative law as well as applicable procedures and time deadlines. This position works as co-counsel and lead counsel on cases which will include: research and preparation all aspects of a case thoroughly and competently; negotiation, drafting, and finalization of disputes, agreements, and settlements; witness preparation; drafting motions, findings of fact and conclusions of law, and briefs as needed. The CCB Attorney will also provide regular general advice to Department staff on climate change-related matters.
How does it get done?
- Provide legal counsel and representation to NMED divisions and CCB to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental laws and regulations
- Advise leadership and staff on the interpretation and application of statutes, rules, court orders, and legal opinions affecting departmental operations
- Draft and review legal and regulatory documents, including orders, agreements, memoranda, and enforcement actions to support sound decision-making
- Represent the Department in administrative, regulatory, and judicial proceedings, including rulemaking, hearings, and appeals
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including industry, other agencies, and the public to develop, revise, and implement rules and policies that advance environmental protection goals
- Support consistency and legal integrity in departmental procedures and enforcement activities through consultation, training, and coordination with management and program staff.
- New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
- Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
- Internal staff
- New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
- Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
- Internal staff
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. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Travel is required to hearings and meetings.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Ray Romero, (505) 469-6471 or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
For more information on how to apply, please check out the Application Guide: link
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining unit.
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The qualifications that appear most often in attorney jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Active bar admission in the relevant state or jurisdiction
- Two or more years of experience in a specific practice area
- Demonstrated legal research and writing ability
- Proficiency with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis
- Experience managing client relationships and communications independently
Tips for Your Attorney Job Search
Tailor your resume to practice area
Litigation and transactional roles demand different skills on paper. Highlight courtroom experience, motion practice, and trial prep for litigation roles, and emphasize deal closings, contract drafting, and due diligence for corporate or transactional positions.
Flag your bar admissions clearly
List every state where you're admitted to practice, right at the top of your resume. Many employers filter candidates by jurisdiction before reading anything else, so burying your bar admissions in a footnote costs you interviews.
Target openings that match your deal or case volume
Job postings often signal workload through language like 'fast-paced,' 'high-volume,' or 'complex matters.' Match your application materials to that language using concrete examples from your own caseload or transaction history.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Prepare for technical legal interview questions
Interviewers for attorney roles routinely ask you to walk through how you'd handle a specific motion, draft a clause, or analyze a fact pattern. Rehearse out loud using real examples from your practice rather than abstract explanations of legal concepts.
Negotiate offer terms beyond base salary
Attorney offers include variables like billable-hour targets, origination credit policies, partnership track timelines, and CLE reimbursement. Ask about each one directly during offer conversations, since these terms affect your day-to-day work and long-term trajectory.
Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most attorneys?
The companies hiring the most attorneys right now include Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, United States Department of Justice, and Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. In-house legal departments at large corporations and government agencies tend to post the most sustained volume.
How many attorney jobs are remote?
About 53% of attorney openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though availability varies sharply by practice area. In-house contract review, compliance, and certain government roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while litigation and courtroom-heavy roles typically require in-person presence.
How do you become an attorney?
You earn a bachelor's degree, then complete a three-year Juris Doctor program at an accredited law school. After graduation, you sit for the bar exam in the state where you plan to practice and pass the character and fitness review. Most attorneys then enter practice as associates at law firms, in-house legal departments, or government offices.
How do you get hired as an attorney with little or no experience?
Focus on roles specifically posted as entry-level associate or staff attorney positions, which expect candidates right out of law school. Strong law review membership, clinic experience, clerkship history, or a well-regarded internship can substitute for years of practice. Writing samples matter as much as your resume at this stage, so submit your sharpest work.
What does the attorney interview process look like?
Most attorney hiring processes start with a screening call from HR or a recruiting coordinator, followed by one or two rounds of substantive interviews with attorneys in the group. You'll often discuss a writing sample or walk through a hypothetical legal scenario. Larger law firms may include a callback interview with multiple partners before an offer is extended.
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