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INTRODUCTION
This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant Lists may be screened more than once.
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. The agency is responsible for managing key services such as Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and LIHEAP, ensuring uninterrupted support and care for New Mexicans.
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 employee's continuous growth and wellness.
WHY DOES THE JOB EXIST?
The Attorney will:
Provide legal services to the Health Care Authority (HCA), Child Support Services Division (CSSD).
HOW DOES IT GET DONE?
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, conducting discovery and interviewing child support parties and negotiating settlements;
- Reviewing regulations, legislation, legal precedents and internal policy and procedures;
- Providing legal advice to CSSD staff;
- Appearing in court and administrative hearings, making recommendations for and assisting in appellate proceedings;
- Researching and analyzing a variety of child support issues and proposing strategy on specific child support matters;
- Interacting extensively with pro-se parties.
WHO ARE THE CUSTOMERS?
- Parties of child support cases;
- Child Support Services (CSSD) Management and Staff.
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 (See Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA).
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
- Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.
- Employment is subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation and is conditional pending results.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office setting: late hours, weekends, on-call and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Agency Contact Information: Ashtyn Lopez, (505) 695-8977. Email.
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
INTRODUCTION
This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant Lists may be screened more than once.
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. The agency is responsible for managing key services such as Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and LIHEAP, ensuring uninterrupted support and care for New Mexicans.
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 employee's continuous growth and wellness.
WHY DOES THE JOB EXIST?
The Attorney will:
Provide legal services to the Health Care Authority (HCA), Child Support Services Division (CSSD).
HOW DOES IT GET DONE?
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, conducting discovery and interviewing child support parties and negotiating settlements;
- Reviewing regulations, legislation, legal precedents and internal policy and procedures;
- Providing legal advice to CSSD staff;
- Appearing in court and administrative hearings, making recommendations for and assisting in appellate proceedings;
- Researching and analyzing a variety of child support issues and proposing strategy on specific child support matters;
- Interacting extensively with pro-se parties.
WHO ARE THE CUSTOMERS?
- Parties of child support cases;
- Child Support Services (CSSD) Management and Staff.
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 (See Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA).
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
- Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.
- Employment is subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation and is conditional pending results.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office setting: late hours, weekends, on-call and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here.
Agency Contact Information: Ashtyn Lopez, (505) 695-8977. Email.
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Epic225
- Jobot96
- Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.81
- Office of the Attorney General53
- Cooley LLP36
Top Industries Hiring
- Law & Legal Services523
- Technology & Software312
- Healthcare & Medical Services278
- Staffing & Recruiting97
- Consulting & Professional Services95
What Employers Look For
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
Migrate Mate lists attorney openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
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 Epic, Jobot, and Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 31% of attorney openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 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.
Where can I find and apply to attorney jobs?
You can find and apply to attorney jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find the roles that fit your practice area, experience level, and location, then apply directly to each listing.
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