CITY ATTORNEY

Closing Date: JUNE 24, 2026 Job Description Essential responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following: The City Attorney is one of two officers appointed by the Mayor and City Council. The City Attorney provides legal representation and legal counsel in all matters to the City Council its committees its boards and commissions to the City Manager and other Council appointed personnel and to the departments within the organizational structure of the City of Gallup. The City Attorney is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Council and is an at-will employee. The City Attorney prepares or assists in the preparation of all City ordinances resolutions agreements contracts deeds leases joint powers agreements and approves the form of such instruments. The City Attorney develops new ordinances to implement the policies of the City Council. The City Attorney represents the City in all legal actions and insures that criminal violators of the City Code are prosecuted. The City Attorney provides legal counsel and assistance in the field of employee relations and provides representation for the City of Gallup in any action arising from the performance of official duties. The City Attorney represents the City in litigation matters provides in-house representation in litigation matters as appropriate and retains and works with outside counsel in major litigation. The City Attorney performs other duties as may be required by the Charter or the Mayor and City Council. Additional Information Starting Pay: $55.28 P/H Minimum Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited law school with a possession of a Juris Doctorate degree Five (5) years of experience practicing law. Valid driver's license. Must meet City's insurability requirements. Special Requirements Must be licensed to practice law in the State of New Mexico Preferred Qualifications At least eight (8) years of experience practicing in areas of law relevant to the representation of New Mexico governmental entities. Experience representing New Mexico municipalities or other similar governmental entities either as an employee contract attorney or for a law firm that is contracted to do work for such entity. Legal experience in a broad range of areas of law including: open meetings public record government contracting public procurement labor and employee relations civil rights tort claims land use utilities and prosecution of criminal offenses. Experience drafting legal documents including ordinances resolutions policies and procedures contracts joint powers agreements leases and land conveyancing documents administrative and judicial pleadings and legal opinions. Applicants selected to interview will be asked to submit a writing sample. Application Special Instructions Please respond accurately to all questions regarding your qualifications for this position. Exempt : No Type : FT Employee Department : LEGAL Location : MUNICIPAL BUILDING - CITY HALL #J-18808-Ljbffr