City of Albuquerque, NM
Assistant City Attorney UN
City of Albuquerque, NM, Albuquerque, NM
Salary : $0.00 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Aviation
Division: AV-Adm
Opening Date: 05/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: NU
Position Summary
The City of Albuquerque Legal Department is hiring an Assistant City Attorney for the
Municipal Affairs Division-Aviation Department. The Legal Department's team of attorneys
provides a broad range of general counsel legal services to the City. This specific position
will focus on representation of the City's interests with respect to Aviation Department legal
issues and regulatory compliance. The position will be responsible for interaction with
Aviation Department administration, the Albuquerque Police Department, various other
City departments, boards, commissions, and agencies, and various state and federal agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration and the Transportation Security Administration. Five (5)+ years' experience as licensed attorney; experience with government agencies, government compliance, real estate, contracts, and policy writing. Aviation background is not essential, but any experience with aviation/airports will be considered.
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
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.
Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border
Protection, if applicable.
Preferred Knowledge
Preferred Skills & Abilities
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.
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Do you possess a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school recognized by the American Bar Association?
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)?
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)?
04
Do you possess a resume and writing sample (please attach)?
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.
Required Question
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Aviation
Division: AV-Adm
Opening Date: 05/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: NU
Position Summary
The City of Albuquerque Legal Department is hiring an Assistant City Attorney for the
Municipal Affairs Division-Aviation Department. The Legal Department's team of attorneys
provides a broad range of general counsel legal services to the City. This specific position
will focus on representation of the City's interests with respect to Aviation Department legal
issues and regulatory compliance. The position will be responsible for interaction with
Aviation Department administration, the Albuquerque Police Department, various other
City departments, boards, commissions, and agencies, and various state and federal agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration and the Transportation Security Administration. Five (5)+ years' experience as licensed attorney; experience with government agencies, government compliance, real estate, contracts, and policy writing. Aviation background is not essential, but any experience with aviation/airports will be considered.
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
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.
Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U.S. Customs & Border
Protection, if applicable.
Preferred Knowledge
- Experience in the practice of municipal law; municipal, local or state government; and governmental affairs.
- Organization, duties, powers, limitations and authority of city government, the city attorney's office Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration.
- Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers.
- Methods and techniques of, legal research, drafting legal opinions, reviewing and drafting policies, ordinances, and executive/administrative instructions, reviewing and drafting permits, easements, real estate contracts and procurement contracts and negotiating same, serving as records custodian for the Aviation Department.
- Providing counsel on Inspection of Public Records Act requests and other open government issues, providing advice on City ordinances and State/Federal statutes and regulations, litigating matters as needed, and providing general advice and counsel on day-to-day operations.
- Principles of project development and management, business letter writing, report and proposal preparation.
- Supervisory experience.
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Attention to detail and strong writing and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Legal research, analysis and writing.
- Organize, interpret and apply legal principles and knowledge of complex legal problems.
- Exercise sound judgment; work cooperatively with others; and prepare clear and concise oral and written correspondence and presentations.
- Select, supervise, train, coordinate and direct work, and evaluate staff.
- Communicate clearly and concisely.
- Work independently in the absence of supervision.
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
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
Required Question