Sandoval County
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. Education and Experience: 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. 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.
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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. Education and Experience: 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. 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.
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