Municipal Trial Counsel - City Attorney Office

Camden City Purchasing; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Camden seeks an proactive Assistant City Attorney for the Office of the City Attorney. You will handle municipal court prosecution, advise on contracts, draft ordinances, and support major municipal projects.

Requirements: J.D. from ABA law school, NJ bar admission or eligibility within 1 year, 2–5 years municipal law or related experience (5–7 preferred), and strong research and writing. Salary $60,000–$110,000 per year.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in New Jersey or eligible within one year.
• 2–5 years in municipal law, tort litigation, criminal prosecution, or complex transactional law.
• Strong written and oral communication, research, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Municipal Prosecutor in Municipal Court and manage trial work.
• Prepare pleadings, coordinate litigation, and negotiate settlements.
• Advise city officials on contracting, municipal law, and complex transactions.
• Draft and interpret ordinances, regulations, and charter requirements.
• Oversee property acquisitions, title work, and eminent domain matters.
• Conduct or supervise legal research and respond to public records requests.

Skills

Municipal law

Litigation

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The City of Camden seeks an proactive Assistant City Attorney for the Office of the City Attorney. You will handle municipal court prosecution, advise on contracts, draft ordinances, and support major municipal projects.

Requirements: J.D. from ABA law school, NJ bar admission or eligibility within 1 year, 2–5 years municipal law or related experience (5–7 preferred), and strong research and writing. Salary $60,000–$110,000 per year.