County Attorney
3 days ago
NM, United States
Doña Ana County
Full-time
$120,000 - $180,000
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County Attorney### County AttorneyApply: Doña Ana County (DAC): Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-1000868NOTICE TO APPLICANTThe position will be open until filled. You must ensure your application reflects the correct and current information for your work experience, hours worked per week per position, education, personal information, etc. Only the information provided on this application is evaluated when determining compensation.
Job Description
PURPOSE SUMMARY. Serve as the County’s chief legal counsel and provide executive leadership and direction for the Legal Department. Direct and oversee the delivery of comprehensive legal services to the County, providing strategic legal advice, representation, and counsel to the Board of County Commissioners, County Manager and County departments to protect County interests, support effective operations, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Maintain a direct advisory and communication relationship with the Board of County Commissioners to ensure timely access to legal guidance and support in carrying out their official responsibilities, while maintaining administrative accountability to the County Manager and exercising independent professional legal judgment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES.1. Legal Department Leadership and Administration
* Direct the daily operations of the Legal Department, including assigning and reviewing casework for county attorneys and paralegals and overseeing the countywide public records request process.
* Supervise Legal Department personnel ensuring accuracy, timeliness, professional development, and adherence to applicable policies and procedures.
* Develop and implement long-range legal planning for the County and provide strategic written and oral presentations regarding operational planning to all levels of the organization.
* Serve as a member of the County management team and coordinate with departments to support legal and effective delivery of County services.
* Analyze, advise, and coordinate legal strategies, policies, and procedures to address County operations and emerging legal matters.
* Prepare, implement, and monitor the annual Legal Department budget to ensure responsible use of fiscal resources and achievement of departmental goals and objectives.
* Direct and evaluate outside or contract counsel representing the County.
* Establish departmental priorities and allocate legal resources to ensure timely and effective legal services to the Board of County Commissioners, County Management, and departments.2. Legal Counsel and Representation
* Serve as the primary legal advisor to the Board of County Commissioners, County Manager, and authorized County officials on matters involving County operations, governance, and legal compliance.
* Provide timely, objective, and independent legal counsel directly to commissioners, individually or collectively, on matters within their official capacity consistent with applicable law, professional obligations, and County policies.
* Maintain direct communication with the Board of County Commissioners regarding legal matters affecting County governance, including significant legal risks, statutory obligations, and matters requiring Board consideration or action.
* Facilitate communication and coordination between the Board of County Commissioners and County management on legal matters while preserving appropriate confidentiality, professional independence, and established administrative authority.
* Provide comprehensive legal advice, conduct legal research, and prepare written and oral legal opinions for County departments.
* Oversee the preparation and management of legal opinions concerning statutory law, common law, administrative practices, and other matters affecting County operations.
* Represent the County, including the Board of County Commissioners, County management, and authorized County officials acting in their official capacities, in state and federal courts and before judicial and administrative bodies, as appropriate.
* Prosecute violations of County ordinances and represent the County’s interests in civil litigation matters.
* May advise the County on collective bargaining and labor negotiations, as assigned.
* Provide legal guidance on complex personnel matters and advise County management regarding applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
* Exercise independent professional judgment in providing legal advice and representation, consistent with applicable rules of professional conduct and the County’s legal interests.3. Contracts, Property, and Regulatory Compliance
* Review, draft, and approve ordinances, resolutions, County contracts, leases, procurement agreements, and other legal documents for legal sufficiency and compliance with applicable law.
* Oversee County property management processes, including legal matters involving real estate, leases, deeds, easements, land and water rights purchases, property acquisitions and dispositions,
Job Description
PURPOSE SUMMARY. Serve as the County’s chief legal counsel and provide executive leadership and direction for the Legal Department. Direct and oversee the delivery of comprehensive legal services to the County, providing strategic legal advice, representation, and counsel to the Board of County Commissioners, County Manager and County departments to protect County interests, support effective operations, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Maintain a direct advisory and communication relationship with the Board of County Commissioners to ensure timely access to legal guidance and support in carrying out their official responsibilities, while maintaining administrative accountability to the County Manager and exercising independent professional legal judgment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES.1. Legal Department Leadership and Administration
* Direct the daily operations of the Legal Department, including assigning and reviewing casework for county attorneys and paralegals and overseeing the countywide public records request process.
* Supervise Legal Department personnel ensuring accuracy, timeliness, professional development, and adherence to applicable policies and procedures.
* Develop and implement long-range legal planning for the County and provide strategic written and oral presentations regarding operational planning to all levels of the organization.
* Serve as a member of the County management team and coordinate with departments to support legal and effective delivery of County services.
* Analyze, advise, and coordinate legal strategies, policies, and procedures to address County operations and emerging legal matters.
* Prepare, implement, and monitor the annual Legal Department budget to ensure responsible use of fiscal resources and achievement of departmental goals and objectives.
* Direct and evaluate outside or contract counsel representing the County.
* Establish departmental priorities and allocate legal resources to ensure timely and effective legal services to the Board of County Commissioners, County Management, and departments.2. Legal Counsel and Representation
* Serve as the primary legal advisor to the Board of County Commissioners, County Manager, and authorized County officials on matters involving County operations, governance, and legal compliance.
* Provide timely, objective, and independent legal counsel directly to commissioners, individually or collectively, on matters within their official capacity consistent with applicable law, professional obligations, and County policies.
* Maintain direct communication with the Board of County Commissioners regarding legal matters affecting County governance, including significant legal risks, statutory obligations, and matters requiring Board consideration or action.
* Facilitate communication and coordination between the Board of County Commissioners and County management on legal matters while preserving appropriate confidentiality, professional independence, and established administrative authority.
* Provide comprehensive legal advice, conduct legal research, and prepare written and oral legal opinions for County departments.
* Oversee the preparation and management of legal opinions concerning statutory law, common law, administrative practices, and other matters affecting County operations.
* Represent the County, including the Board of County Commissioners, County management, and authorized County officials acting in their official capacities, in state and federal courts and before judicial and administrative bodies, as appropriate.
* Prosecute violations of County ordinances and represent the County’s interests in civil litigation matters.
* May advise the County on collective bargaining and labor negotiations, as assigned.
* Provide legal guidance on complex personnel matters and advise County management regarding applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
* Exercise independent professional judgment in providing legal advice and representation, consistent with applicable rules of professional conduct and the County’s legal interests.3. Contracts, Property, and Regulatory Compliance
* Review, draft, and approve ordinances, resolutions, County contracts, leases, procurement agreements, and other legal documents for legal sufficiency and compliance with applicable law.
* Oversee County property management processes, including legal matters involving real estate, leases, deeds, easements, land and water rights purchases, property acquisitions and dispositions,