Deputy City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney

Job overview

The Deputy City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney works onsite at City Hall in Farmington, NM. Compensation is not specified; the posting says the hiring range depends on experience. The position is in the City of Farmington’s Administration/Legal department and follows a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule. The attorney provides legal representation and advice to the city, its officials, departments, and employees. Depending on the appointed level, the role prosecutes or defends legal matters, prepares and reviews legal documents, advises public bodies, and supports lawful city operations.

What you'll do

• Depending on role level, prosecute and defend legal actions for the city
• represent the city in court, mediation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings
• advise city officials and employees
• draft and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, easements, and other legal documents
• attend City Council and other public-body meetings
• prepare legal pleadings, motions, briefs, and case materials
• advise on municipal law and changes to state or federal law
• the Deputy City Attorney may supervise legal office staff and Assistant City Attorneys.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

deputy city attorney

assistant city attorney

municipal law

city government

legal counsel

prosecution

civil litigation

farmington nm

city of farmington

monday–friday

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The Deputy City Attorney role requires at least ten years of legal practice, including at least five years in New Mexico; the Assistant City Attorney qualifications specify a New Mexico law license and law degree. The posting describes both positions.

About the employer

City of Farmington is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Offices. Sector: 92.