City Attorney

Featured City Attorney City of Alamogordo, NM 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 beau¬ty, 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.

Please apply online at:

https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/alamogordo-nm-city-attor… For more information on this position, contact: Michael D. Mallinoff, Esq. Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment mdmallinoff@governmentresource.com 443-336-5772 How to Apply Post Date Jun 08, 2026 Application Deadline Jul 08, 2026 Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/alamogordo-nm-city-attorney/ Apply Now Job Details Salary $97,882 - $1,514,747 Job Function Other, Department Head/Director Position Type Full Time City of Alamogordo Address 1376 9Th St Alamogordo , NM 88310-5855 United States Population 30,898 Website http://www.ci.alamogordo.nm.us Form of Government Council-Manager ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Map data ©2026 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Report a map error Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job