Assistant City Attorney

Assistant City Attorney

City of Lincoln, Nebraska

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.

If you are ready for a change and want a challenging career, we encourage you to apply!

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:

Membership in the State of Nebraska Bar Association with eligibility to practice law in the State of Nebraska.

Benefits:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 20 days of vacation leave approximately 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.
• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
• Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
• $70,000 of Life Insurance
• 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%
• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.
• Optional benefits include: Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Allstate Voluntary Plans, Supplemental Term Life, Deferred Compensation Plans