Assistant City Attorney- Litigation 8299

Litigate with Purpose – Advocate for Your Community!

Compensation and Benefits:

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $93,580 - $123,131 Full Salary Range: $93,580 - $167,458

Annual Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits:

We offer an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Work Schedule:Monday through Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. May require flexibility to meet the needs of the City, including attendance at meetings, court proceedings, and emergency response situations.

The City Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced Assistant City Attorney – Litigation to perform highly responsible professional legal work supporting departments across the organization. This position plays a critical role in protecting the City’s legal interests through expert representation in State and Federal Civil Court, providing legal counsel, and preparing complex legal documents related to municipal law and civil litigation matters.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Meaningful Public Service: Make a direct impact on the community through legal advocacy
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to expand expertise in municipal law and litigation
• Challenging Work: Handle complex, high-profile, and sensitive legal matters
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside dedicated legal professionals and City leadership
• Stability & Benefits: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Leadership Opportunities: Provide guidance and mentorship to paralegals and legal staff

About the Role

The Assistant City Attorney – Litigation performs advanced professional legal work involving research, analysis, and preparation of complex legal documents and pleadings. The position manages multiple high-level projects, assignments, and cases simultaneously, often involving complex and sensitive legal issues.

This role represents the City in State and Federal Civil Court and provides legal guidance to departments across the organization, particularly in matters involving municipal law, civil litigation, and police-related legal issues. The position works independently with limited supervision and provides leadership, training, and oversight to paralegals and other legal staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent the City in State and Federal Civil Court proceedings
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex municipal law matters
• Prepare and review legal opinions, pleadings, briefs, contracts, ordinances, and resolutions
• Manage multiple litigation cases and legal projects simultaneously
• Provide legal advice and counsel to City departments, leadership, and staff
• Interpret federal and state laws, regulations, and constitutional provisions affecting municipalities
• Ensure compliance with judicial procedures and rules of evidence
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and public officials
• Provide leadership, training, and guidance to paralegals and support staff
• Draft and review loan documents, agreements, and legal contracts
• Maintain accurate documentation and meet deadlines for court filings and legal processes
• Strong legal research and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, City staff, public officials, and the public

Potential Career Path for This Role

This position offers opportunities for advancement within municipal legal leadership, including:

• Senior Assistant City Attorney
• Deputy City Attorney
• Chief Assistant City Attorney
• City Attorney

Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!

This job is Exempt and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.What You BringMinimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD)
• 4–6 years ofprogressively responsible legal experience, including civil litigation
• License to practice law in the State of North Carolina
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in municipal law and civil litigation
• Experience with state and federal constitutional and statutory provisions relating to municipalities
• Experience with judicial procedures, rules of evidence, and civil law procedures
• Experience drafting legal opinions, pleadings, briefs, contracts, ordinances, and resolutions
• Experience mentoring or supervising legal support staff
• Admitted to practice in Federal Court

Ready to Lead?If you are a highly skilled legal professional with a passion for public service and a commitment to excellence in municipal law, we invite you to apply. Join a team dedicated to protecting the City’s legal interests while supporting effective governance and community impact.