Assistant County Attorney - Senior
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Description: Bernalillo County Government is currently seeking to employ Assistant County Attorney - Senior right now, this position will be depute in New Mexico. Detailed specification about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Position Summary
Under the direction of the County Attorney and Deputy County Attorney, serve as legal counsel for Board of Co! unty Commissioners, County management and other elected officials.
Duties and Responsibilities
Act as a legal counsel for the County, working with elected officials and County management who require legal advice or representation.
Draft or review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, administrative policies, rules and regulations and other documents required in the operation of County government to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Draft documents required for the operation of County government, and for matters pending before courts, quasi-judicial and other administrative bodies.
Conduct legal research.
Prepare legal opinions in regard to the status of statutory law and the common law as well as administrative practices at the behest of the County Attorney.
Represent the Board of County Commissioners, County management and/or designated clients, as assigned, in state and federal courts and quasi-judicial or admini! strative bodies.
Provide legal advice, including matt! ers pertaining to employment, labor and land use law, to various departments of County government, as requested.
Work with attorneys in the Legal Department, opposing counsel and members of the public in a collegial and professional manner.
Supervise or direct the work of other outside counsel or contract counsel as assigned.
- The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job
Requires a J.D. or L.L.B. degree from an accredited academic institution with a valid license to practice law in the State of New Mexico.
Demonstrated “good standing†with the New Mexico State Supreme Court.
Five (5) years experience in t! he practice of law which includes litigation, appellate experience, and the coordination of multiple assignments relating to litigation and advising clients on issues of legal compliance.
Knowledge of law and concepts relevant to the operation of County government.
Ability to interact professionally with elected officials, the judiciary, clients, co-workers, opposing counsel and members of the public.
Ability to maintain regular attendance.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral English.
Supplemental Information:
Screening and Compliance
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
Employee must be current with minimum continuing legal educational requirements and state license requirements! .
Working Conditions
Indoor duties are performed in a temperatu! re-controlled environment.
Indoor duties are typically performed on an even and dry surface, which may be carpeted or tile.
Most duties are performed alone. May perform certain duties as part of a select team of individuals .
Equipment, Tools and Materials
Equipment used in performing duties includes: computer, telephone, calculator, facsimile machine, and photocopy machine.
Materials and products handled in performance of duties include: various documents, writing utensils and an assortment of office supplies and equipment.
Functional Analysis, Mental & Physical Functions:
(Please initial each item to indicate whether you are or are not capable of performing that function.)
**NOTE: You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your capability to do the job. On the other hand, if you want the employer to consider special arran! gements to accommodate a physical or mental impairment, you may identify that impairment in the space provided and suggest the kind of accommodation that you believe would be appropriate.
Mental Functions
Employee must be able to correctly judge situations and determine appropriate actions to be taken.
Must be able to generate reports and documents which are technically correct and in the proper format.
Must exercise an understanding of the principles, practices and techniques of legal procedures.
Must possess the ability to research, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures and make recommendations for the resolution of legal problems.
Must possess the ability to analyze data; present ideas effectively; communicate policies and procedures to department directors, employees and the general public; and obtain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of others.
Must possess the ability to set prior! ities.
Physical Functions
Work is primarily sedentary, with opp! ortunities to stand/walk as needed typically being available throughout the workday.
Must be able to bend at the waist and twist/rotate as necessary.
Must be able to work with arms bent or extended away from body or overhead and be able to push/pull with arms as needed.
Must be able to crouch and kneel as necessary.
Must be able to use hands and fingers in order to grasp/manipulate various equipment and materials needed to perform essential duties.
Must be able to coordinate use of hands and eyes in operation of equipment, such as computer and calculator.
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If you were eligible to this position, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Bernalillo County Government.
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This position will be opened on: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 02:34:44 GMT
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