Assistant County Attorney

Under the direction of the County Attorney, serves as legal representative and advisor to the Board of County Commissioners, other Elected Officials, and staff requiring legal advice; assists with review of documents in Inspection of Public Records (IPRA) requests; represents the County in legal proceedings, including court and administrative proceedings; drafts and reviews resolutions, contracts, ordinances, and other documents; researches legal issues and prepares memorandums; provides legal assistance to all County Boards and Commissions; oversees outside counsels’ representation of the County; and performs other support functions as directed.

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Education and Experience:

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Member of New Mexico State Bar, eligible for admission to the New Mexico State Bar on motion, or eligible for limited license for government lawyers under Rule 15-304.
• Obtain and maintain a valid license to practice law in the State of New Mexico.

• Receives, reviews and responds to Inspection of Public Record requests on behalf of the County; 
• Researches and writes memorandum and legal documents on a variety of legal issues;
• Litigates civil cases and prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the County in Magistrate and District Courts, including but not limited to tax, employment garnishment, and Planning and Zoning cases; 
• Represents the County in administrative hearings;
• Provides legal assistance to all County Boards and Commissions;
• Reviews drafts of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, administrative policies, rules and regulations, and other written documents required in the operation of the county government for compliance with legal requirements;
• Assists with personnel issues and labor law issues;
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.