Assistant Attorney NM

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 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.

• Advise and represent the City in legal matters across departments, boards, and commissions.
• Provide timely legal counsel to City departments and City bodies on relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
• Engage in administrative law, litigation, and appellate matters as appropriate, with emphasis on public-context issues.

• Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in government general counsel work, administrative law, litigation, appellate practice, or related public-sector law is preferred.
• Mission-driven with dedication to public service and strong interpersonal skills.

Hybrid and alternative work schedules are negotiable. Evening meetings may be required up to a few times a month. 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.

To apply, submit your resume, a brief cover letter, and your state bar license number. Applications may be submitted directly to the City Attorney’s Office c/o Office Manager Matt Harding lified applicants are also invited to apply online at the following URL: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). To be considered, all portions of the application must be completed.