Managing Attorney UN

Salary : $0.00 Annually

Location : Albuquerque, NM

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number:

Department: Legal

Division: LG-Adm

Opening Date: 07/24/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: NU

Position Summary

The City of Albuquerque Legal Department is hiring a Managing City Attorney for the Land Use and Enforcement division. This includes management, oversight and development of Assistant City Attorneys, paralegals, and staff. This role may require legal expertise in areas of municipal law such as: administrative and civil litigation; contract law; ordinance drafting; regulatory law; procurement; planning and zoning; code enforcement; nuisance abatement; general counsel work; and risk management. Attention to details, timelines, and strong writing skills are essential. Five (5)+ years' experience including at least one (1)+ year of management experience is preferred.

This is an unclassified at-will position.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school recognized by the American Bar Association; and Five (5)+ years' experience including at least one (1)+ year of management experience is preferred.

Must be an active member of the State Bar of New Mexico and in good standing, or be able to become licensed in New Mexico within three (3) months from hire date.

Additional Requirements:
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.

City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits

The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.

The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.

Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.

01

Do you possess a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school recognized by the American Bar Association?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you an active member of the State Bar of New Mexico in good standing, or able to become licensed in New Mexico within 3 months of hire (please attach license/card)?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a resume and writing sample (please attach)?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess the supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerque's Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please include two (2) additional years in your supervisory experience (attach certificate, if applicable).

• Yes
• No

06

I acknowledge that I am applying for an unclassified at-will position. Interviews may or may not be conducted as unclassified positions can be appointed.

• Yes
• No

07

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

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