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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Patient Access Financial Advocate

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

Overview 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...

Patient Access Advocate I

  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 6 days ago
  • Rio Rancho, NM
  • 6 days ago

Overview 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...

Patient Financial Advocate- Wyoming Family Practice

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 15 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 15 days ago

Overview Now hiring a Patient Financial Advocate- Wyoming Family Practice Performs financial screening on hospital and medical group account activity to identify residual balances, high-deductible...

Financial Advocate

  • Ruidoso, NM
  • 27 days ago
  • Ruidoso, NM
  • 27 days ago

Overview The Financial Advocate Performs financial screening on hospital and medical group account activity to identify residual balances, high-deductible plan participants and self-pay patients....

Patient Access Advocate I-ED

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago

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

Patient Access Advocate I - Admitting

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Overview 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...

PRN Patient Access Advocate I - SF

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 45+ days ago

Overview The Patient Access Advocate I provides primary registration of patient accounts for self-pay, government and commercial accounts on date of service for scheduled and unscheduled visits....

Patient Access Advocate I & Emergency Department

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 60+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Now Hiring a Patient Access Advocate I for Admitting and our Emergency Department The Patient Access Advocate I provides primary registration of patient accounts for self-pay, government...

Patient Access Advocate II

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 90+ days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 90+ days ago

Overview 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...

Licensed Mental Health Counselor / Therapist (Remote)

  • Silver City, NM
  • 90+ days ago
  • Silver City, NM
  • 90+ days ago

Join Talkspace, a leading online platform for therapists and counselors to provide mental health care on your schedule, all from the comfort of home. This is a fully remote, part-time position....

Remote Work

Public Defender 3 (73222 & 10108882)

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 17 hours ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 17 hours ago

Attorneys who are excited about the opportunity to gain vast amounts of courtroom and litigation experience, familiarity with state statutes and working knowledge of the rules of evidence and trial...

Customer Service Delivery Advocate

  • Bernalillo, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • Bernalillo, NM
  • 1 day ago

Customer Service Delivery Advocate Carvana - 3.3 Bernalillo, NM Job Details $17 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications...

Attorney (Defense)

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

Our well-established law firm is seeking a dedicated and driven Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney to join our growing practice....

Public Defender 4 - Post Conviction Unit

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

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Community Support Advocate

  • Espanola, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Espanola, NM
  • 2 days ago

OBJECTIVE AND POSITION SUMMARY The Community Support Advocate will work under the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program to provide direct support and advocacy services to low-income...

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
73.3%
Bachelor's Degree
12.7%
Master's Degree
7.2%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
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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