Assistant City Attorney UN (Multiple Positions)

City of Albuquerque, NM • Albuquerque, NM

222d • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Albuquerque Legal Department is hiring for various Assistant City Attorney positions. The Legal Department's attorneys provide a broad range of legal services to the City and represent it in legal proceedings in court and before state, federal and administrative bodies. The City is currently looking for attorneys to acts as general counsel to various City departments, to handle code enforcement hearings and land use decision appeals, to represent the City's Air Quality Program, to provide policy advice to the Albuquerque Police Department, to provide advice on labor issues and handle employment claims, and to represent the City in civil litigation claims. Attention to detail and strong writing and interpersonal skills are essential. Preferences include: experience with litigation, contract drafting and review, government agencies, government compliance, and policy writing. Salary based upon experience. Hybrid in person/remote work schedule available. This is an unclassified at-will position.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school recognized by the American Bar Association
• Must be an active member of the State Bar of New Mexico in good standing, or be able to become licensed in New Mexico within three (3) months from date of hire
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire
• Resume and writing sample submitted with application

Nice To Haves

• Experience with litigation
• Experience with contract drafting and review
• Experience with government agencies
• Experience with government compliance
• Experience with policy writing

Responsibilities

• Act as general counsel to various City departments
• Handle code enforcement hearings and land use decision appeals
• Represent the City's Air Quality Program
• Provide policy advice to the Albuquerque Police Department
• Provide advice on labor issues and handle employment claims
• Represent the City in civil litigation claims

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees