City Attorney - Alamogordo, NM

SGR

$97K — $151K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • Five years of experience as a practicing attorney
  • Five years of supervisory experience
  • Prosecution experience
  • Bondable and licensed to practice law in New Mexico (or ability to obtain within six months)
  • Member in good standing with the Bar Association
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

  • Advise elected officials and executive leadership on municipal legal matters
  • Oversee municipal legal operations and ensure compliance with relevant laws
  • Provide strategic legal guidance to various departments
  • Represent the City in litigation and legal proceedings
  • Draft legal documents and contracts as needed
  • Collaborate with department directors to mitigate legal risks
  • Support boards and commissions with legal counsel

Benefits

  • Work in a fast-paced local government environment
  • Opportunity to lead and influence municipal legal practices
  • Collaborative atmosphere with elected officials and executives
  • Potential for professional growth in local government law
Full Job Description
Are you an ethical and collaborative municipal attorney who can advise elected officials, oversee municipal legal operations, and provide strategic legal guidance in a fast-paced local government environment? If so, apply to be the City of Alamogordo's next City Attorney!

We're looking for an exceptional legal leader who is:
• Skilled in municipal law, employment law, litigation, and legal risk management
• Comfortable advising elected officials, executive leadership, and department directors
• An effective communicator with strong writing, negotiation, and courtroom skills

The City Attorney's Office provides legal counsel and representation to the City Commission, City Manager, boards and commissions, and all municipal departments. The new City Attorney will report to the City Manager. The ideal candidate will be an ethical, decisive, and collaborative municipal attorney with substantial experience in local government law, litigation, employment law, and legal risk management.

Required qualifications include:
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience
• Prosecution experience
• Must be bondable
• Licensed to practice law in New Mexico, or ability to obtain licensure within six months
• Member in good standing with the Bar Association
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Preferred qualifications include:
• Municipal law experience
• Employment law experience
• Experience advising governmental entities or public agencies
• Strong courtroom, negotiation, and public presentation skills

The salary range for this position is $97,882 - $151.747, depending on experience and qualifications.

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