Salary : $80,620.80 - $96,761.60 Annually
Location : Bernalillo, NM
Job Type: Unclassified Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00083
Division: County Attorney
Department: Legal
Opening Date: 07/17/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

General Purpose
Under the direction of the County Attorney, serves as legal representative and advisor to the Board of County Commissioners, other Elected Officials, and staff requiring legal advice; assists with review of documents in Inspection of Public Records (IPRA) requests; represents the County in legal proceedings, including court and administrative proceedings; drafts and reviews resolutions, contracts, ordinances, and other documents; researches legal issues and prepares memorandums; provides legal assistance to all County Boards and Commissions; oversees outside counsels' representation of the County; and performs other support functions as directed.
A job description is intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job. Job descriptions are not intended to list all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor Degree and one (1) year of legal experience, at any level. Municipal/local government experience preferred. Experience in Inspection of Public Records Act, Open Meetings Act, tax, real estate, and Procurement Code highly desirable.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Member of New Mexico State Bar, eligible for admission to the New Mexico State Bar on motion, or eligible for limited license for government lawyers under Rule 15-304.
• Obtain and maintain a valid license to practice law in the State of New Mexico.

Essential Job Functions

• Receives, reviews and responds to Inspection of Public Record requests on behalf of the County;
• Researches and writes memorandum and legal documents on a variety of legal issues;
• Litigates civil cases and prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the County in Magistrate and District Courts, including but not limited to tax, employment garnishment, and Planning and Zoning cases;
• Represents the County in administrative hearings;
• Provides legal assistance to all County Boards and Commissions;
• Reviews drafts of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, administrative policies, rules and regulations, and other written documents required in the operation of the county government for compliance with legal requirements;
• Assists with personnel issues and labor law issues;
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Sandoval County offers benefits to full-time and part-time employees working 20 hours or more a week including: Health Care, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term disability insurance, Holiday pay, Vacation and Sick Leave, Deferred Compensation Plan.
Sandoval County non-union, non-safety positions are part of the Municipal Plan 2. Contributing 16.55% and employees contributing 3.65% to to the Public Employee Retirement Plan. (PERA)
01

Which of the following best describes your level of education in the related field for this position?

• No High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Ph.D./PsyD/Ed.D/M.D./D.O/Doctorate

02

Do you have one (1) year of legal experience, at any level?

• Yes
• No

03

Briefly describe when and where you obtained your experience stated above.
04

Are you a member of New Mexico State Bar or eligible for admission to the New Mexico State Bar on motion, or eligible for limited license for government lawyers under Rule 15-304?

• Yes
• No

05

I understand that if I do not attach a copy of my High School Diploma/GED Certificate, Degree or transcripts from an accredited institution showing degree conferred/awarded that my application will not be considered.

• I Understand

Required Question