Attorney IV

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Attorney IV
The candidate provides legal advice and consultation to the Superintendent of Insurance and the PCF staff. This includes, representation in state and federal court, administrative proceedings, appeals, settlement negotiations, daily provision of legal advice and consultation, and provision of recommendations on rate-setting, entity status, legislation, and other administrative matters. Provides guidance and evaluation of medical malpractice lawsuits cases arising under the Medical Malpractice Act. Provide high level, complex legal advice to the Superintendent of Insurance and the PCF staff. This requires thorough knowledge of the Medical Malpractice Act and the Administrative Procedures Act and significant insurance regulatory and litigation experience. Represent the Superintendent of Insurance as the custodian of the PCF in all administrative, state and federal court cases. Performing this task requires high level litigation skills and sound legal judgment. Professionally draft legal documents such as memorandums, petitions, and proposed orders. This task requires significant legal research skills. Legal writing is performed under pressure to meet deadlines. Initiate, participate in, and finalize rulemaking and statutory changes. Review medical malpractice claims to assess for settlement negotiation. Meet with medical professionals, actuaries, lawyers, insurers and other stakeholders to answer questions and provide recommendations related to PCF issues. Must have comprehensive and current knowledge and skills in the areas of medical malpractice and the Administrative Procedures Act and significant insurance regulatory and litigation experience. Must have excellent legal research and writing skills. Should have Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law and 5 years of experience in the practice of law. Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or qualified to apply for limited practice license (Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA). Must possess required licensure, certification or registration and required number of years of experience. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.

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