Managing Attorney (Civil Rights Officer)

Min 7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization: City of Albuquerque
Job Title: Managing Attorney (Civil Rights Officer)
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2400553
Department: Legal
Division: LG-Adm
Opening Date: 11/13/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: NU

Position Summary:
- Responsible for implementing the City of Albuquerque's commitment to uphold civil rights and advance racial equity, social equity, and inclusion for all residents.
- Receives, documents, investigates, and addresses reported civil rights and human rights violations.
- Interacts with the Albuquerque Human Rights Board, various City departments, boards, commissions, and agencies.
- Provides legal services such as research, drafting legal opinions, reviewing and drafting policies, ordinances, and executive/administrative instructions, and providing advice on City ordinances and State/Federal statutes and regulations.
- Participates in court proceedings regarding enforcement as needed.

Minimum Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school recognized by the American Bar Association preferred.
- Seven (7) years of direct work experience providing professional guidance on civil rights laws, investigative procedures, legal compliance, contract administration, employment non-discrimination, fair housing, and ADA compliance preferred.
- Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
- Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
- Resume and writing sample submitted with application.

*City of Albuquerque is an unclassified at-will position.

Salary Information:
The salary for this position will depend on qualifications and experience.

Experience Information:
- Seven (7) years of direct work experience providing professional guidance on civil rights laws, investigative procedures, legal compliance, contract administration, employment non-discrimination, fair housing, and ADA compliance preferred.

Education Information:
- Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school recognized by the American Bar Association preferred.

Department: Legal
Division: LG-Adm

City of Albuquerque's Office of Civil Rights:
- Responsible for upholding civil rights and advancing racial equity, social equity, and inclusion for all residents.
- Plans, develops, and implements a clear vision for the Office of Civil Rights.

Organization: City of Albuquerque
Job Title: Managing Attorney (Civil Rights Officer)

H1: Join Our Team as a Managing Attorney (Civil Rights Officer)

H2: Upholding Civil Rights and Advancing Equity in Albuquerque

Position Summary:
- Implement the City of Albuquerque's commitment to civil rights and equity.
- Receive, document, investigate, and address reported civil rights and human rights violations.
- Interact with various City departments and agencies.
- Provide legal services such as research, drafting policies, and participating in court proceedings.

Minimum Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate Degree preferred.
- Seven (7) years of experience in civil rights, legal compliance, and contract administration.
- Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
- Resume and writing sample required.

Salary Information:
Salary dependent on qualifications and experience.

Experience Information:
- Seven (7) years of experience in civil rights, legal compliance, and contract administration.

Education Information:
- Juris Doctorate Degree preferred.

Department: Legal
Division: LG-Adm

City of Albuquerque's Office of Civil Rights:
- Upholds civil rights and advances equity for all residents.
- Clear vision for the Office of Civil Rights.

Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school recognized by the American Bar Association

Interested candidates must submit a resume and writing sample with their application through the City of Albuquerque's website.

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