Municipal Prosecutor & Path to City Attorney

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The City of Farmington seeks a practiced attorney to serve as Deputy City Attorney, handling municipal prosecutions and providing guidance to city departments and officials. The role reports to the City Attorney and may align with Deputy or Assistant level based on experience, with a view toward eventually leading the City Attorney’s Office.

Ideal candidates bring ten or more years of legal practice, strong courtroom advocacy, and a proactive, politically aware posture in a city council setting.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in New Mexico and in good standing with the State Bar.
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license, or ability to obtain one upon hire.
• Appointment at the Deputy or Assistant level will be based on experience. The Deputy City Attorney level requires at least ten years of legal practice, including five years in New Mexico.
• Strong skills in legal research, brief writing, and courtroom advocacy.
• Ability to present to councils, boards, and commissions.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute in Municipal Court.
• Advise City departments and officials.
• Step in for the City Attorney when needed.

Skills

Legal research

Brief writing

Courtroom advocacy

Oral presentation

Policy communication

Education

Juris Doctor degree

License to practice law in New Mexico

New Mexico driver’s license

Ten years of legal practice (five in NM)

Job description

The City of Farmington seeks a practiced attorney to serve as Deputy City Attorney, handling municipal prosecutions and providing guidance to city departments and officials. The role reports to the City Attorney and may align with Deputy or Assistant level based on experience, with a view toward eventually leading the City Attorney’s Office.

Ideal candidates bring ten or more years of legal practice, strong courtroom advocacy, and a proactive, politically aware posture in a city council setting.