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City Attorney - City of Alamogordo, NM
City of Alamogordo
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Posted: 08-Jun-26
Location: New Mexico
Type: Full Time
Salary: $97,882 - $151,747
Salary Details:
DOE, DOQ
Preferred Education:
Doctorate
Internal Number: City Attorney-Alamogordo
Are you an ethical and collaborative municipal attorney who can advise elected officials, oversee municipal legal operations, and provide strategic legal guidance in a fast-paced local government environment? If so, apply to be the City of Alamogordo’s next City Attorney!
We’re looking for an exceptional legal leader who is:
Skilled in municipal law, employment law, litigation, and legal risk management
Comfortable advising elected officials, executive leadership, and department directors
An effective communicator with strong writing, negotiation, and courtroom skills
Alamogordo is a vibrant and scenic community of approximately 32,000 residents located in southern New Mexico and often referred to as the “Gateway to White Sands National Park.” Nestled between the Sacramento Mountains and White Sands National Park, the community offers a unique blend of outdoor recreation, natural beauty, and small-town charm. Alamogordo is also conveniently located within 60–90 minutes of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and El Paso. Texas.
The City Attorney’s Office provides legal counsel and representation to the City Commission, City Manager, boards and commissions, and all municipal departments. The new City Attorney will report to the City Manager. The ideal candidate will be an ethical, decisive, and collaborative municipal attorney with substantial experience in local government law, litigation, employment law, and legal risk management.
Required qualifications include:
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney
Five (5) years of supervisory experience
Prosecution experience
Must be bondable
Licensed to practice law in New Mexico, or ability to obtain licensure within six months
Member in good standing with the Bar Association
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Preferred qualifications include:
Municipal law experience
Employment law experience
Experience advising governmental entities or public agencies
Strong courtroom, negotiation, and public presentation skills
The salary range for this position is $97,882 - $151.747, depending on experience and qualifications.
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