NEW Assistant City Attorney

$93,935.71 - $136,743.36 Annually

West

City Attorney

City of Las Cruces

Las Cruces

New-mexico

Juris Doctor Degree AND three (3) years of experience in a civil law practice; at least one (1) year of public law experience preferred.  A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Licenses/Certification(s)

Must be a member of the New Mexico State Bar Association, licensed to practice law in the state of New Mexico, and remain active with all New Mexico Bar annual requirements.  Valid driver’s license may be required or preferred.  If applicable, position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Represents the City in municipal court prosecutions, administrative hearings, and appeals in District Court.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides legal assessments and recommendations; conducts factual and legal analysis to determine whether legal issues should be prosecuted or defended based on the facts of law and evidence.
• Conducts conferences with opposing parties concerning settlement of cases; conducts legal research to gather and compile legal instruments and documents; identifies and evaluates records and other information; prepares and presents legal documents, analyses, and City code revisions as required.
• May assist, or first-chair, federal court litigation, provide legal opinions and briefs, draft policy, prepare and present ordinances to City Council, and assist in legal training of city employees.
• Drafts and revises ordinances, resolutions, and other legal measures; guides and assists other legal staff to provide coaching, counseling, and professional assistance on legal skills and professional responsibilities; assists legal staff in the development of case strategy, legal theories, and other technical issues; assists the City Attorney in other matters as assigned.

Full-Time

Juris Doctorate

Continuous