Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2401002
Department: Legal
Division: LG-Adm
Opening Date: 01/31/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: NU
Position Summary

The City is seeking an attorney to represent it in matters regarding franchise and right of way agreements, public utilities, broadband and telecommunications, and will appear before the Public Regulation Commission ("PRC").
This is an unclassified at-will position.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school recognized by the American Bar Association; and
Three (3) years of experience as a licensed attorney; experience with government agencies, government compliance, real estate, contracts, and policy writing are preferred.
Must be an active member of the State Bar of New Mexico in good standing, or be able to become licensed in New Mexico within three (3) months from date of hire.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Resume and writing sample submitted with application.
City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits
The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.
The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.
Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.
01

Do you possess a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school recognized by the American Bar Association?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you an active member of the State Bar of New Mexico in good standing, or able to become licensed in New Mexico within 3 months of hire (please attach license/card)?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a resume and writing sample (please attach)?

• Yes
• No

05

I acknowledge that I am applying for an unclassified at-will position. Interviews may or may not be conducted as unclassified positions can be appointed.

• Yes
• No

06

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

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