Attorney Jobs in New Mexico

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Staff Attorney

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 day ago

Minimum of 2 years of experience working as an attorney, preferably in a healthcare or litigation setting....

Appellate Public Defender 3 - Santa Fe - 48977

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 hours ago

Specific to the Appellate Division, attorneys at this level carry an exclusively appellate caseload and the position is research and writing oriented....

Patient Access Advocate I

  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 8 hours ago
  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 8 hours ago

Now hiring a Patient Access Advocate I The Patient Access Advocate I provides primary registration of patient accounts for self-pay, government and commercial accounts on date of service for...

Patient Access Advocate II

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 8 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 8 hours ago

Now hiring a Patient Acsess Advocate II The Patient Access Advocate II provides registration of patient accounts for government and commercial accounts on date of service for scheduled and...

Patient Access Advocate I - Admitting

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 8 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 8 hours ago

Now hiring a Patient Access Advocate I-Admitting The Patient Access Advocate I provides primary registration of patient accounts for self-pay, government and commercial accounts on date of service...

Patient Access Financial Advocate

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 8 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 8 hours ago

Now hiring a Patient Financial Advocate-Admitting Performs financial screening on hospital, Pre-registration, ER and outpatient account, high-deductible plan participants and self-pay patients....

Program Manager, Program/Project Management - Customer Advocate Team

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 19 hours ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 19 hours ago

This position can be located anywhere in the United States (nationwide) Seeking a highly experienced Program Manager (PM) to plan and manage NPHS business projects. The PM will build a plan for...

Appellate Public Defender 3 (48977)

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 1 day ago

Specific to the Appellate Division, attorneys at this level carry an exclusively appellate caseload and the position is research and writing oriented....

Public Defender 3

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 2 days ago

The Appellate Division attorneys of this level interview clients and trial counsel, reviews the record and researches to support arguments that errors have been made by the lower courts....

Customer Success Advocate I

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 2 days ago

About Lumen** Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and...

Bilingual Customer Service Advocate

  • NM
  • 2 days ago
  • NM
  • 2 days ago

Bilingual Customer Service Advocate Remote Full-Time About SCAN SCAN Group is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to tackling the most pressing issues facing older adults in the United States....

Assistant City Attorney

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 3 days ago
  • Las Cruces, NM
  • 3 days ago

May assist, or first-chair, federal court litigation, provide legal opinions and briefs, draft policy, prepare and present ordinances to City Council, and assist in legal training of city employees....

Intellectual Property Attorney

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 3 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 3 days ago

Intellectual Property Attorney Seeking a Mid to Senior Level Intellectual Property Attorney with computer science/electrical engineering background to join our Intellectual Property team in any of our...

Public Defender 4 (3259)

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 3 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 3 days ago

Has knowledge and experience to prepare appellate briefs and argue cases before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court with some direction from higher level Attorneys....

Customer Success Advocate Sr

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 3 days ago

About Lumen** Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and...

Demographic Data for New Mexico

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Salary for Attorney Jobs in New Mexico

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in New Mexico offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
72.9%
Bachelor's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
7.3%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in New Mexico
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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