Assistant City Attorney

City of Lincoln – Lincoln, Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking an Assistant City Attorney to join the City Law Department as in-house counsel. The role is in the Civil Division with varied issues including civil rights, eminent domain, contracts, employment law, and advising city departments.

The starting pay is $83,595, depending on qualifications, with a strong benefits package. Candidates must be admitted to the Nebraska bar and have graduated from an accredited College of Law.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited College of Law.
• Must be admitted to the practice of law and in good standing with the Nebraska Supreme Court.

Responsibilities

• Protecting the City’s interests in civil litigation in State and Federal court and before administrative tribunals in civil rights, eminent domain, appeals, tort, workers’ compensation, and collections.
• Drafting City policies, regulations, and legislation; negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts and agreements; employment and labor law.
• Advise elected officials, City departments, boards, and commissions.

Education

Graduation from an accredited College of Law

Job description

City of Lincoln, Nebraska

Assistant City Attorney

Pay starting at $83,595- depends on qualifications.

The City of Lincoln is looking for an attorney to join our vibrant and talented legal team in the City Law Department! As in-house legal counsel for the City of Lincoln, we boast a challenging and enjoyable work environment to practice law.

This position is in the Civil Division with an abundance of varied and unique legal issues to grow professionally with the potential to focus on litigation supporting all departments across the city. Transactions and other aspects of municipal law will also be included.

This unique opportunity in public sector law offers work/life balance, stability, great professional peers and the chance to serve the community of Lincoln! The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The benefits package is impressive as well.

NATURE OF WORK/EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Primary responsibilities could include but are not limited to: protecting the City’s interest in civil litigation cases in State and Federal court as well as before administrative tribunals in the areas of civil rights, eminent domain, appeals, tort, worker’s compensation, and collections; drafting City policies, regulations, and legislation; negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts and agreements; employment and labor law; and advising elected officials, City departments, boards, and commissions.

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited College of Law

Necessary Special Requirement:

• Must be admitted to the practice of law and in good standing with the Nebraska Supreme Court.