Job Description
General Purpose
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.
A job description is intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job. Job descriptions are not intended to list all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor Degree and one (1) year of legal experience, at any level. Municipal/local government experience preferred. Experience in Inspection of Public Records Act, Open Meetings Act, tax, real estate, and Procurement Code highly desirable.
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.
Essential Job Functions
- 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.
Sandoval County offers benefits to full-time and part-time employees working 20 hours or more a week including: Health Care, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term disability insurance, Holiday pay, Vacation and Sick Leave, Deferred Compensation Plan.
Sandoval County non-union, non-safety positions are part of the Municipal Plan 2. Contributing 16.55% and employees contributing 3.65% to to the Public Employee Retirement Plan. (PERA)
Qualification
Juris Doctor (JD)
Practice Areas & Specialty
Government, Municipal Law
Designation
Key Skills Required
Job Overview
Job Function: Legal Services / Legal
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Not Specified
Experience Level: Not Specified
Salary: $80,620 - $96,761 / Annual Salary
Experience: 0 - 0 yrs
Contact Information
Company Name: Sandoval County
Recruiting People: HR Department
Website: N/A
Location
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