DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide legal advice to the County, including elected officials, the County Manager, Deputy County Managers, department directors, and other officials, as needed.
- Represent the County Attorney at meetings, including Commission, board, committee, staff, intergovernmental, legislative, administrative, and court meetings, as well as with the public.
- Draft ordinances, resolutions, contracts, administrative policies, rules, regulations, and other documents required for County government operations to ensure legal compliance.
- Conduct legal research and write opinions on case law, statutory law, and administrative practice as directed by the County Attorney.
- Review County policies and policy initiatives to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
- Handle litigation and appellate work, representing the Board of County Commissioners and the County in judicial, quasi-judicial, and administrative proceedings, as required.
- Advise and assist the County Attorney in legal matters and department operations.
- Coordinate inter-departmental meetings that impact specified areas of practice, and make recommendations on policy and budgetary impacts for review by the County Attorney.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to help achieve the goals and mission of Bernalillo County Government.
- Supervise and direct the work of attorneys and staff in the legal department.
*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree with a valid license to practice law in the State of New Mexico, and a demonstrated status of “good standing” with the New Mexico State Supreme Court.
- A minimum of ten (10) years of legal practice, including litigation, appellate experience, and handling multiple issues relevant to local government operations.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
- Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
- Compliance with the County’s safety guidelines.
- Maintenance of current continuing legal education requirements and state license qualifications.
- Completion of required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
- Completion of required Supervisor classes, if applicable.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Duties are performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
- Duties are performed on an even, dry surface, which may include carpet or tile.
- Most duties are performed independently, though some may be part of a select team.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
- Equipment typically used in the performance of duties includes: computer, telephone, calculator, facsimile machine, and photocopy machine.
- Materials and products handled during the performance of duties include: various documents, writing utensils, and an assortment of office supplies and equipment.