Assistant City Attorney UN

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.