Assistant City Attorney UN

Assistant City Attorney UN

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2700121

Department

Legal

Division

LG-Adm

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

NU

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Position Summary

The City of Albuquerque Legal Department is hiring for various Assistant City Attorney positions. The Legal Department's attorneys provide a broad range of legal services to the City and represent it in legal proceedings in court and before state, federal and administrative bodies. The City is currently looking for attorneys to act as general counsel to various City departments, to handle legal services to the City's Department of Municipal Development ("DMD"), and to represent the City in civil litigation claims.

Attention to detail and strong writing and interpersonal skills are essential. Preferences include: experience with litigation, contract drafting and review, government agencies, government compliance, and policy writing. Salary based upon experience. Hybrid in person/remote work schedule available.

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 Drivers License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operators Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Resume and writing sample submitted with application.

Total Rewards. Total You.

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

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Albuquerque Police Department

01

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

02

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

• Yes
• No

03

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

• Yes
• No

04

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

• 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 highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited- Some College
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

07

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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Employer City of Albuquerque

Address 400 Marquette N.W.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103

Phone 505 768-3700

Website http://CABQ.GOV