Assistant Attorney

Overview

City of Santa Fe City Attorney’s Office

Assistant City Attorney

The Santa Fe City Attorney’s Office seeks a full-time lawyer to advise and represent the City in a variety of matters, including advice and counsel to the City’s departments, boards, and commissions. The City Attorney’s Office seeks applicants who are mission-driven and dedicated to public service and have excellent interpersonal skills, strong academic credentials, and exceptional written and verbal communication. Experience in government general counsel work, administrative law, litigation, appellate practice, and related law, particularly in the public context, is preferred.

Evening meetings may be required up to a few times a month. The pay and benefits package are excellent and pay is partially dependent on experience. Hybrid and alternative work schedules are negotiable. The position is based in downtown Santa Fe at City Hall and reports to the City Attorney. The position is exempt and open until filled.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). To be considered all portions of the application must be completed.