Hiring salary range: $103,272.00 - $131,684.80, depending on qualifications
Full salary range: $103,272.00 - $160,076.80
Internal Number: 1477B
The City of Greenville offers an outstanding opportunity for a qualified attorney to serve as an Assistant City Attorney. The City Attorney's Office is committed to providing the City of Greenville and its public officials and employees with legal services of the highest quality so that the City's business is conducted efficiently, effectively, and economically.
In summary, this position assists the City Attorney's Office in providing legal services to the City Manager, City departments, City-appointed boards and commissions, and City Council. Duties include identifying potential legal issues with City operations and providing legal guidance; drafting and reviewing ordinances, contracts, and various other legal documents; advising City-appointed boards and commissions; and representing the City in court, administrative hearings, and negotiations.
Reporting to the City Attorney, this position will cover a wide variety of legal areas that pertain to municipal government. Special emphasis may be given to candidates with extensive legal experience in local government law, transactional work, civil litigation, or any other related legal experience.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Hiring salary range: $103,272.00 - $131,684.80, depending on qualifications Full salary range: $103,272.00 - $160,076.80
Telework opportunities may be available depending on the operational needs of the City Attorney's Office.
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited law school; and
At least three years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably civil legal practice.
Special Requirements
Licensed to practice law in the state of North Carolina
Must possess and maintain a valid, current N.C. driver’s license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.
There is so much that makes Greenville a great place to live, work, play, and visit. In recent surveys, more than 70 percent of residents and visitors rated Greenville as great place to live and a great place for quality of life. Here are just a few things that make our community special:Thousands at Freeboot Friday concert
Cost of living is more than 10 percent below national average
Vibrant Uptown District that continues to grow and offers numerous restaurant and retail options
Variety of festivals and special events held throughout the year such as City-sponsored events like PirateFest and Freeboot Friday or events sponsored by other organizations such as East Carolina University
River access providing boating, paddling or fishing opportunities
Approximately 9 miles of greenways
A science and nature center at River Park North as well as a trail system
Hundreds of recreational opportunities for people of all ages
Nearly 30 parks or recreational facilities that are open to the public
A growing performing arts community that includes musical and theatre performances
Visual arts opportunities such as the First Friday Art Walk, sculptures along the greenway, an art zoo ne...ar the Off Leash Dog Area, and murals along with museums and galleries
Local markets such as the Umbrella Market
A centrally located transportation hub (G.K. Butterfield Center) that provides multimodal public transportation connections
