Assistant County Attorney Legal
Listed on 2026-02-09
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Litigation, Civil Law
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Job DescriptionPURPOSE SUMMARY. Perform In-house counsel duties such as legal research, providing oral and written legal opinions, attending public meetings and hearings. Defend and/or represent the county in limited litigation matters.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES.
- Perform legal research and prepare written and oral opinions on various legal issues.
- Research and write memoranda and legal documents on a variety of legal issues.
- Research and write legal opinions on case law and administrative practices at the request of the County Attorney and/or Deputy County Attorney.
- Review policy and policy initiatives to ensure alignment with state and federal laws and regulations.
- Conduct research and apply that research to advise internal clients.
- Conduct discovery and interview witnesses, research and analyze a variety of issues, and propose strategy on specific matters.
2. Advisory and Department Support
3. Litigation and Hearings
4. Document Drafting and Review
ADDITIONAL DUTIES. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS.
A. Education. A Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
B. Experience. Prior local government experience preferred.
C. Education/Experience substitution. N/A
D. Licenses/Certifications. Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or qualified to apply for limited practice license (Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA).
E. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Must pass pre-employment background check and driving record check.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
Knowledge of
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- Legal research, including case law, statutes, ordinances, and administrative rules.
- Legal ethics, professional responsibility, and conflict of interest principles.
- Effective communication principles and practices including oral and written communication.
- Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Principles of legal writing, including drafting memoranda, ordinances, and resolutions.
Skill in
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- Researching and identifying precedence in case law.
- Reviewing and assessing legal issues and documents.
- Utilizing and evaluating electronic legal research and online systems.
- Presenting oral and written information in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to
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- Analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence, and precedents.
- Present materials in a clear and logical form, both verbally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, outside agencies, County staff, and other participants.
- Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
- Interpret technical instructions and analyze complex variables.
Compensation Range
$81,328.00 - $
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