Lead Municipal Prosecutor & City Attorney Pathway

FCCMA; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Farmington seeks a Deputy City Attorney to prosecute Municipal Court cases, advise City departments, and stand in for the City Attorney when needed.

Appointed by the City Attorney, you will be positioned to grow into leadership of the City Attorney’s Office in coming years. The role offers a competitive salary, strong benefits, and the chance to serve a close-knit public law office in Farmington, NM.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in New Mexico in good standing.
• At least ten years of legal practice; five in NM for Deputy level.
• Strong skills in legal research, brief writing, and courtroom advocacy.
• Ability to present to councils, boards, and commissions.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute Municipal Court cases.
• Advise City departments and officials on legal matters.
• Step in for the City Attorney when needed.
• Support a path toward long-term City Attorney leadership.

Skills

Legal research

Brief writing

Courtroom advocacy

Presentation to councils/boards

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

The City of Farmington seeks a Deputy City Attorney to prosecute Municipal Court cases, advise City departments, and stand in for the City Attorney when needed.

Appointed by the City Attorney, you will be positioned to grow into leadership of the City Attorney’s Office in coming years. The role offers a competitive salary, strong benefits, and the chance to serve a close-knit public law office in Farmington, NM.