Senior Attorney IV (Litigation Division)

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta Law Department seeks a Senior Attorney IV in the Litigation Division to lead complex defense work in state and federal courts, with emphasis on civil and employment litigation and substantial trial experience.

The candidate will manage paralegals and support staff and coordinate with City Council and departments; a hybrid schedule requires four in-person days per week with one remote day, and responsibilities include strategy, discovery, depositions, and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required and in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia
• Minimum of ten years of post-graduate legal experience
• Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills, with analytical judgment

Responsibilities

• Handle all stages of administrative hearings and litigation, including strategy development, discovery, depositions, settlements, and mediation
• Manage paralegals and litigation support staff
• Collaborate with City Council, City Departments, and other municipalities' governing bodies

Skills

Research skills

Written and oral communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

State Bar of Georgia member

Job description

Senior Attorney IV (Litigation Division)

Atlanta, GA, United States

Responsibilities

SENIOR ATTORNEY IV – LITIGATION DIVISION

CITY OF ATLANTA LAW DEPARTMENT

Salary Range: $107,271 - $142,341

General Description

The ideal candidate should have at least ten (10) years of defensive litigation experience in general civil and/or employment litigation in state and federal courts, including appellate work. A preference will be given to candidates who have had substantial first and/or second chair trial experience and experience working as part of a team, independently, and with Assistant and Associate Attorneys. The applicant should also be capable of handling all stages of administrative hearings and litigation including developing strategy, written and oral discovery, depositions, settlement negotiation, and mediation/alternative dispute resolution. Applicants must have experience managing paralegals and/or other litigation support and administrative staff. Experience researching and drafting legislation is a plus. The Senior Attorney IV in this position, will report directly to the Deputy City Attorney for Litigation, and will have extensive contact with Atlanta City Council, multiple City Departments, and the governing bodies of several other municipalities.

Applicants must possess strong research, and written and oral communication skills, analytical skills, sound judgment, professionalism, and the interpersonal skills necessary to contribute to a litigation team handling complex legal matters in a fast-paced legal and political environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Juris Doctorate degree required. Must be a member of good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. Must have at least at least ten (10) years of post-graduate legal experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in municipal, county, state, tort, and/or constitutional law.

WorkSchedule

This position follows the City’s hybridworkschedulepolicy as assigned by the Department of Human Resources Commissioner and requires in-personworkat Cityworksites/facilities at least four (4) days per week, with the option toworkremotely one (1) day per week, based on eligibility, departmental needs, and supervisor approval. The hybridworkscheduleis subject to change at any time to five (5) days in-personwork.

Job Info

• Job Identification 34276
• Job Category Legal
• Job Posting Date 09/30/2026, 07:43 PM
• Job Schedule Full time