Attorney jobs in Las Cruces, NM

MICHELE SHILLITO, MAYOR AARON SERA, MANAGER

Phone (575) 546-8848, ext. 116 - Fax (575) 546-6442
E-MAIL: deming@cityofdeming.org - Website: www.cityofdeming.org

P.O. BOX 706. DEMING, NEW MEXICO 88031

POPULATION 14,758

City of Deming Job Vacancy Announcement

City Attorney, Range 54, $130,474.27/annual

Open until filled.

The City of Deming is seeking qualified applicants to serve as in-house counsel.

Requirements of the Position: The City Attorney will work cooperatively and directly with the

City Manager to provide advice ensuring that federal, state, and local laws are followed when

conducting city business.

Applicant shall possess:

• Valid State of NM Driver’s License and clean driving record.

• Must be licensed by the New Mexico State Bar to practice law in the State of New Mexico and

• Knowledge of applicable federal laws, rules and regulations, state statutes and become

• Knowledge of labor relations, civil litigation, collective bargaining and municipal, state,

• Ability to effectively work with, advise, and inform city officials, and governmental body.
  

Benefits included if offered employment:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance

• PERA Retirement (Public Employees Retirement Association)

• 36-hour work week, with paid lunch break (dependent on schedule of department)
  

Individuals offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment physical, drug test

and background check.

Resumés may be mailed to HR, City of Deming, 1275 E. Pine Street, Deming, NM 88030, faxed

to (575-546-6422), or enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to HR and dropped off at City

Hall. To be considered in the first review (April 19, 2024), applications must be received no

later than 4:00 pm, April 18, 2024.

Resumés received for this announcement may be used to fill this vacancy, occurring within 3

months of closing date of this announcement. A selection committee will be appointed to review

applications received and/or conduct interviews.

"EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"