Assistant City Attorney - Civil (Balanced Hours, Bar)

Cobar; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cheyenne seeks an Assistant City Attorney–Civil to provide broad legal services to the Mayor, City Council, and City agencies. This role offers professional growth, excellent benefits, no billable hours, minimal travel, and consistent weekday hours.

The City may cover Wyoming State Bar admission costs for the right candidate. Under the City Attorney, you will draft pleadings, ordinances, contracts, and other documents, and assist with civil enforcement matters including nuisance

Qualifications

• Active Wyoming State Bar license is required.
• Experience in civil enforcement matters and municipal law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services to Mayor, City Council, departments, boards and commissions.
• Represent the City in litigation before courts and administrative bodies.
• Prepare pleadings, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, letters and memoranda.
• Assist with civil enforcement matters including nuisance properties and dangerous buildings.
• Assist with recovering City funds expended for abatement and related sale proceedings.
• Coordinate with City departments to gather records and support enforcement and recovery efforts.
• Respond to public inquiries and citizen complaints.

Skills

Civil law

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Time management

Education

Wyoming Bar admission

Job description

City of Cheyenne seeks an Assistant City Attorney–Civil to provide broad legal services to the Mayor, City Council, and City agencies. This role offers professional growth, excellent benefits, no billable hours, minimal travel, and consistent weekday hours.

The City may cover Wyoming State Bar admission costs for the right candidate. Under the City Attorney, you will draft pleadings, ordinances, contracts, and other documents, and assist with civil enforcement matters including nuisance