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City Attorney
City of Alamogordo, NM
Are you an ethical and collaborative municipal attorney who can advise elected officials, oversee municipal legal operations, and provide strategic legal guidance in a fast-paced local government environment? If so, apply to be the City of Alamogordo’s next City Attorney!
We’re looking for an exceptional legal leader who is:
The City Attorney’s Office provides legal counsel and representation to the City Commission, City Manager, boards and commissions, and all municipal departments. The new City Attorney will report to the City Manager. The ideal candidate will be an ethical, decisive, and collaborative municipal attorney with substantial experience in local government law, litigation, employment law, and legal risk management.
Required Qualifications Include:
Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/alamogordo-nm-city-attor…
For More Information On This Position, Contact:
Michael D. Mallinoff, Esq.
Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment
mdmallinoff@governmentresource.com
443-336-5772
How to Apply
Post Date
Jun 08, 2026
Application Deadline
Jul 08, 2026
Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/alamogordo-nm-city-attorney/
Apply Now
Job Details
Salary
$97,882
$1,514,747
Job Function
Other, Department Head/Director
Position Type
Full Time
City of Alamogordo
Address
1376 9Th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310-5855
United States
Population
30,898
Website
http://www.ci.alamogordo.nm.us
Form of Government
Council-Manager
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City Attorney
City of Alamogordo, NM
Are you an ethical and collaborative municipal attorney who can advise elected officials, oversee municipal legal operations, and provide strategic legal guidance in a fast-paced local government environment? If so, apply to be the City of Alamogordo’s next City Attorney!
We’re looking for an exceptional legal leader who is:
The City Attorney’s Office provides legal counsel and representation to the City Commission, City Manager, boards and commissions, and all municipal departments. The new City Attorney will report to the City Manager. The ideal candidate will be an ethical, decisive, and collaborative municipal attorney with substantial experience in local government law, litigation, employment law, and legal risk management.
For More Information On This Position, Contact:
Michael D. Mallinoff, Esq.
Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment
mdmallinoff@governmentresource.com
443-336-5772
How to Apply
Post Date
Jun 08, 2026
Application Deadline
Jul 08, 2026
Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/alamogordo-nm-city-attorney/
Apply Now
Job Details
Salary
$97,882
$1,514,747
Job Function
Other, Department Head/Director
Position Type
Full Time
City of Alamogordo
Address
1376 9Th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310-5855
United States
Population
30,898
Website
http://www.ci.alamogordo.nm.us
Form of Government
Council-Manager
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Are you an ethical and collaborative municipal attorney who can advise elected officials, oversee municipal legal operations, and provide strategic legal guidance in a fast-paced local government environment? If so, apply to be the City of Alamogordo’s next City Attorney!
We’re looking for an exceptional legal leader who is:
The City Attorney’s Office provides legal counsel and representation to the City Commission, City Manager, boards and commissions, and all municipal departments. The new City Attorney will report to the City Manager. The ideal candidate will be an ethical, decisive, and collaborative municipal attorney with substantial experience in local government law, litigation, employment law, and legal risk management.
For More Information On This Position, Contact:
Michael D. Mallinoff, Esq.
Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment
mdmallinoff@governmentresource.com
443-336-5772
Are you an ethical and collaborative municipal attorney who can advise elected officials, oversee municipal legal operations, and provide strategic legal guidance in a fast-paced local government environment? If so, apply to be the City of Alamogordo’s next City Attorney!
We’re looking for an exceptional legal leader who is:
The City Attorney’s Office provides legal counsel and representation to the City Commission, City Manager, boards and commissions, and all municipal departments. The new City Attorney will report to the City Manager. The ideal candidate will be an ethical, decisive, and collaborative municipal attorney with substantial experience in local government law, litigation, employment law, and legal risk management.
For More Information On This Position, Contact:
Michael D. Mallinoff, Esq.
Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment
mdmallinoff@governmentresource.com
443-336-5772
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City Attorney
City of Alamogordo, NM
Are you an ethical and collaborative municipal attorney who can advise elected officials, oversee municipal legal operations, and provide strategic legal guidance in a fast-paced local government environment? If so, apply to be the City of Alamogordo’s next City Attorney!
We’re looking for an exceptional legal leader who is:
- Skilled in municipal law, employment law, litigation, and legal risk management
- Comfortable advising elected officials, executive leadership, and department directors
- An effective communicator with strong writing, negotiation, and courtroom skills
The City Attorney’s Office provides legal counsel and representation to the City Commission, City Manager, boards and commissions, and all municipal departments. The new City Attorney will report to the City Manager. The ideal candidate will be an ethical, decisive, and collaborative municipal attorney with substantial experience in local government law, litigation, employment law, and legal risk management.
Required Qualifications Include:
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney
- Five (5) years of supervisory experience
- Prosecution experience
- Must be bondable
- Licensed to practice law in New Mexico, or ability to obtain licensure within six months
- Member in good standing with the Bar Association
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- Municipal law experience
- Employment law experience
- Experience advising governmental entities or public agencies
- Strong courtroom, negotiation, and public presentation skills
Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/alamogordo-nm-city-attor…
For More Information On This Position, Contact:
Michael D. Mallinoff, Esq.
Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment
mdmallinoff@governmentresource.com
443-336-5772
How to Apply
Post Date
Jun 08, 2026
Application Deadline
Jul 08, 2026
Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/alamogordo-nm-city-attorney/
Apply Now
Job Details
Salary
$97,882
$1,514,747
Job Function
Other, Department Head/Director
Position Type
Full Time
City of Alamogordo
Address
1376 9Th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310-5855
United States
Population
30,898
Website
http://www.ci.alamogordo.nm.us
Form of Government
Council-Manager
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City Attorney
City of Alamogordo, NM
Are you an ethical and collaborative municipal attorney who can advise elected officials, oversee municipal legal operations, and provide strategic legal guidance in a fast-paced local government environment? If so, apply to be the City of Alamogordo’s next City Attorney!
We’re looking for an exceptional legal leader who is:
- Skilled in municipal law, employment law, litigation, and legal risk management
- Comfortable advising elected officials, executive leadership, and department directors
- An effective communicator with strong writing, negotiation, and courtroom skills
The City Attorney’s Office provides legal counsel and representation to the City Commission, City Manager, boards and commissions, and all municipal departments. The new City Attorney will report to the City Manager. The ideal candidate will be an ethical, decisive, and collaborative municipal attorney with substantial experience in local government law, litigation, employment law, and legal risk management.
For More Information On This Position, Contact:
Michael D. Mallinoff, Esq.
Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment
mdmallinoff@governmentresource.com
443-336-5772
How to Apply
Post Date
Jun 08, 2026
Application Deadline
Jul 08, 2026
Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/alamogordo-nm-city-attorney/
Apply Now
Job Details
Salary
$97,882
$1,514,747
Job Function
Other, Department Head/Director
Position Type
Full Time
City of Alamogordo
Address
1376 9Th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310-5855
United States
Population
30,898
Website
http://www.ci.alamogordo.nm.us
Form of Government
Council-Manager
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Are you an ethical and collaborative municipal attorney who can advise elected officials, oversee municipal legal operations, and provide strategic legal guidance in a fast-paced local government environment? If so, apply to be the City of Alamogordo’s next City Attorney!
We’re looking for an exceptional legal leader who is:
- Skilled in municipal law, employment law, litigation, and legal risk management
- Comfortable advising elected officials, executive leadership, and department directors
- An effective communicator with strong writing, negotiation, and courtroom skills
The City Attorney’s Office provides legal counsel and representation to the City Commission, City Manager, boards and commissions, and all municipal departments. The new City Attorney will report to the City Manager. The ideal candidate will be an ethical, decisive, and collaborative municipal attorney with substantial experience in local government law, litigation, employment law, and legal risk management.
For More Information On This Position, Contact:
Michael D. Mallinoff, Esq.
Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment
mdmallinoff@governmentresource.com
443-336-5772
Are you an ethical and collaborative municipal attorney who can advise elected officials, oversee municipal legal operations, and provide strategic legal guidance in a fast-paced local government environment? If so, apply to be the City of Alamogordo’s next City Attorney!
We’re looking for an exceptional legal leader who is:
- Skilled in municipal law, employment law, litigation, and legal risk management
- Comfortable advising elected officials, executive leadership, and department directors
- An effective communicator with strong writing, negotiation, and courtroom skills
The City Attorney’s Office provides legal counsel and representation to the City Commission, City Manager, boards and commissions, and all municipal departments. The new City Attorney will report to the City Manager. The ideal candidate will be an ethical, decisive, and collaborative municipal attorney with substantial experience in local government law, litigation, employment law, and legal risk management.
For More Information On This Position, Contact:
Michael D. Mallinoff, Esq.
Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment
mdmallinoff@governmentresource.com
443-336-5772
Put your job in front of the right people!
The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more.
Post a Featured Job
Put your job in front of the right people!
The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more.
Post a Featured Job
ETHICS MATTER!™ Why You Can’t Rely on Your Attorney
09-01-2025
It’s not unusual when a public official accused of misconduct defends his or her actions by saying that they sought and obtained a green light from the organization’s attorney.
Impacts of Immigration Executive Orders on Local Governments
01-31-2025
NLC and their partners at the Local Government Legal Center will host a free webinar on the executive orders that impacted immigration.
To Inform or Not to Inform
03-01-2024
The ethics behind keeping your governing body in the know
It Can Happen Here: No Local Government Is Safe from Fraud
08-01-2023
The fact that fraud and embezzlement are growing problems in local government is a clarion call for a more robust focus on elimination and prevention.
You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form.
Leave this field blank
© International City/County Management Association (ICMA) 2026 All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Financial and Organizational Conflict of Interest
© International City/County Management Association (ICMA) 2026 All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Financial and Organizational Conflict of Interest
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