Top 77 Staff attorney Jobs in New Mexico

Assoc University Counsel
University of New Mexico —Albuquerque, NM
- $8,502 - $12,168 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Attorney (HCA/CSSD #34623)
State of New Mexico —Santa Fe, NM
- $40.28 - $64.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Research
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Health insurance
10d
Staff Attorney II
Presbyterian Healthcare Services —Albuquerque, NM
- $127,940.80 - $224,494.40 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
11d
ATTORNEY - STATE UTILITY REGULATION - STAFF - SR
El Paso Electric —New Mexico
- $136,100 - $218,374 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- Senior level
23h
Assistant Federal Public Defender - Trial Attorney
New Mexico Federal Public Defender —Las Cruces, NM
- $76,748 - $197,100 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Assistant City Attorney
City of Las Cruces, NM —Las Cruces, NM
- $93,935.71 - $136,743.36 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Assistant United States Attorney (Civil) Open Continuous
US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys —Albuquerque, NM
- $77,581 - $182,032 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Management
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Appellate Attorney Supervisor (U) #00000012-21600, Full-Time, At-Will in Santa Fe, NM
New Mexico Courts —Santa Fe, NM
- $45.76 - $91.52 an hour
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- Office
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Paralegal
New Mexico Federal Public Defender —Albuquerque, NM
- $75,489 - $127,141 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Attorney - Office of the General Counsel (DOT/GO/BUS #18553)
State of New Mexico —Santa Fe, NM
- $40.28 - $64.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Senior level
10d
Director/Attorney - Civil Legal Aid (Open Until Filled)
Pueblo of Zuni —Zuni, NM
- $43.10 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Writing skills
Senior Paralegal - Legal - Remote
Providence —New Mexico
- $30.59 - $64.91 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- HIPAA
- Microsoft Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
11d
Appellate Attorney Associate (U) or Appellate Attorney Assistant (U) #00000089-21600, Full-Time, At-Will, in Santa Fe, NM
New Mexico Courts —Santa Fe, NM
- $81,297 a year
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Limited Practitioner
New Mexico State Personnel Office —New Mexico
- $53,206.40 - $91,811.20 a year
- Temporary
- English
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
10d
Staff Attorney
Senior Citizens' Law Office —Albuquerque, NM
- $65,000 - $72,000 a year
- Email
- Background check
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
10d
General Law Counsel / Senior Counsel - Environmental, Safety, and Health, Hybrid
Sandia National Laboratories —Albuquerque, NM
- $163,700 - $278,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- 3 years
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
Senior Paralegal (RLD #71047)
State of New Mexico —Santa Fe, NM
- $27.37 - $41.06 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Driver's License
- Travel
14d
Public Defender 3 (10109441)
New Mexico State Personnel Office —Ruidoso, NM
- $73,278.40 - $140,441.60 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Mentoring
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
3d
Attorney (NMCD #15805)
State of New Mexico —Santa Fe, NM
- $40.28 - $64.45 an hour
- Overtime
- Driver's License
- Senior level
- Under 1 year
2d
Deputy City Attorney OR Assistant City Attorney (DOQ)
City of Farmington —Farmington, NM
- $75,191 - $116,906 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Management
- Word processing

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Assoc University Counsel

University of New Mexico -
Albuquerque, NM

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Job Details

Full-time
$8,502 - $12,168 a month

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Full Job Description

Assoc University Counsel

Requisition ID

req37265

Working Title

Assoc University Counsel

Position Grade

Position Summary

The Associate University Counsel provides comprehensive legal counsel, strategic risk management, and operational support across the UNM Health Sciences Center (UNMHSC). The position serves as a key member of the Office of University Counsel's healthcare litigation team, managing and overseeing complex medical negligence and healthcare-related litigation matters
Responsibilities include coordinating litigation strategy with outside counsel appointed by the New Mexico Risk Management Division; reviewing and approving significant pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and litigation-related documents; advising institutional leadership regarding litigation risks, case strategy, settlement considerations, and trial preparation; and serving as a liaison among outside counsel, Risk Management Division representatives, healthcare administrators, physicians, and other stakeholders. The position also manages and/or supports complex discovery and document production and privileging efforts, prepares and advises fact witnesses and individually named defendants for depositions and testimony, and assists with litigation-related hearings, mediations, and trials.

The Associate University Counsel will also have a role in supporting general clinical operations through participation in policy or program review, training on legal matters and research projects as assigned.
Applicants must be and remain licensed as an attorney, in good standing, by the Supreme Court of New Mexico, or licensed as an attorney by and in good standing with the highest court of another state and eligible to practice law pursuant to the limited license provisions set forth in Section 15-301.1 NMRA.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Employees in this job title are subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract. Employment contracts are typically subject to review and renewal on an annual basis.
Successful candidate who is not a member of the NM State Bar is required to obtain a temporary Public Employee Limited License issued by the NM Supreme Court.
Must become a member of the NM State Bar no later than one (1) year after date of hire.
Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

J.D. or L.L.B; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certifications/License: Member of NM State Bar, or member in good standing of the State Bar of another state or district of Columbia.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience in healthcare litigation, medical malpractice defense, healthcare compliance, or healthcare-related legal practice.
Experience managing complex litigation matters and coordinating with outside counsel, insurers, government agencies, or risk management entities.
Knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations affecting hospitals, academic medical centers, and healthcare providers.
Experience advising healthcare executives, physicians, medical staff leadership, and institutional stakeholders regarding litigation risk and legal strategy.
Experience with discovery management, deposition preparation, witness counseling, and trial support.
Experience with patient safety, peer review, credentialing, quality-improvement protections, and related confidentiality and privilege issues.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and interpreting institutional policies and procedures.
Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and presentation skills, including experience providing training or educational presentations to healthcare professionals.
Ability to manage a high-volume caseload involving complex factual, regulatory, and legal issues in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Willingness and ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule and respond to urgent legal matters outside normal business hours

Additional Requirements

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

HSC Legal Counsel Office (921A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status

Exempt

Pay

Monthly: $8,502.00- $12,168.00

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

8/7/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

Eligible for Remote Work

Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

While this position some potential for remote work, this is an on-campus position with occasional remote work after completion of the University probationary period. For more information about Remote Work Agreements, please refer to UAP 3245, Remote Work.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please upload your resume/UNMJobs application, cover letter, and three professional references

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

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staff attorney jobs in new mexico

Assoc University Counsel

Attorney (HCA/CSSD #34623)

Staff Attorney II

ATTORNEY - STATE UTILITY REGULATION - STAFF - SR

Assistant Federal Public Defender - Trial Attorney

Assistant City Attorney

Assistant United States Attorney (Civil) Open Continuous

Appellate Attorney Supervisor (U) #00000012-21600, Full-Time, At-Will in Santa Fe, NM

Paralegal

Attorney - Office of the General Counsel (DOT/GO/BUS #18553)

Director/Attorney - Civil Legal Aid (Open Until Filled)

Senior Paralegal - Legal - Remote

Appellate Attorney Associate (U) or Appellate Attorney Assistant (U) #00000089-21600, Full-Time, At-Will, in Santa Fe, NM

Limited Practitioner

Staff Attorney

General Law Counsel / Senior Counsel - Environmental, Safety, and Health, Hybrid

Senior Paralegal (RLD #71047)

Public Defender 3 (10109441)

Attorney (NMCD #15805)

Deputy City Attorney OR Assistant City Attorney (DOQ)

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