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How much does a City Attorney make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a City Attorney in the United States is $50 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $43 and $58. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a City Attorney?

A City Attorney can be an elected or appointed position in city and municipal government in the United States. The City Attorney is the attorney representing the city or municipality. In some small towns, the City Attorney is usually a lawyer in private practice and handles only governmental matters. In other towns or cities, he or she also prosecutes minor crimes. A City Attorney generally handles all legal matters for the city, from traffic tickets to civil lawsuits to acting as a general counsel, giving legal advice for city departments. Areas of focus may include: Civil claims against...

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Attorney - Transactions and Municipal Law and Litigation

Fresno City Attorney's Office - Fresno , CA

Employment Opportunity Fresno City Attorney's Office Transactions and Municipal Law The Fresno City Attorney's Office seeks a qualified attorney for the Transactions and Municipal Law Unit. The ...

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Ethics Officer - Assistant City Attorney/Deputy City Attorney IV

WBCP, Inc. - Anaheim , CA

Ethics Officer - Assistant City Attorney /Deputy City Attorney IV City Attorney's Office City of Anaheim, California Annual Salary: Assistant City Attorney: $156,264 - $234,396 DOE/DOQ Deputy City ...

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City Attorney

HR Benefits Solutions - Martinsville , VA

The City Attorney serves at the pleasure of the City Council and is appointed by the Council for an indefinite term. The position is that of a full-time City employee, with all the responsibilities ...

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City Attorney Paralegal / Legal Assistant

CITY OF CHEYENNE - Cheyenne , WY

City Attorney SUPERVISOR: City Attorney SALARY: $48,096 to $57,715 Annually GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION Under the direction and supervision of the Prosecuting Attorney and City Attorney, this position ...

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Assistant City Attorney - Litigation Division

City of Hawthorne - Hawthorne , CA

CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE The City Attorney's Office represents the City in all aspects of legal representation. The City Attorney's Office advises the City Council and all City officials in all matters ...

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CITY ATTORNEY

Ponca City Development Authority - Ponca City , OK

OVERVIEW The City Attorney will provide legal counsel advising and advocating on behalf of the City Commission, City Manager, and the City staff in order to support municipal operations, programs and ...

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What does a City Attorney do?

Common responsibilities of a City Attorney

Demonstrated project management skills and abilities, including the ability to determine overall plans, outline tasks, delegate responsibilities, set deadlines, get feedback, review and report results.

March 25, 2023

Requires an equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience, that provides the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform the essential functions of the position.

May 18, 2023

Reviews the legality and/or sufficiency of contracts, bonds, bids, leases, insurance, deeds, easements, and other documents that have legal, financial and/or policy implications.

November 04, 2022

Assist or take lead in drafting contracts, deeds, ordinances, resolutions, intergovernmental agreements, property transaction documents and legal memoranda to assure legal protection for the City in conformance with applicable local, state and federal laws.

February 25, 2023

Provide day-to-day legal advice to the City Manager, City department heads and staff including the community development, growth management, engineering and infrastructure, police, fire, finance, accessibility, communications, city recorder, code enforcement, municipal court, purchasing, public works, airport, affordable housing, and economic development departments.

March 12, 2023

Prepare drafts and/or review the legality of legislation, ordinances, resolutions, administrative policies, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents and instruments.

April 01, 2023

Maintains active liaison with City, County, District Attorney, courts and other agencies that interact with the Police Department.

April 29, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of City Attorney in the United States. The average hourly rate for City Attorney ranges from $43 to $58 with the average hourly pay of $50. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $44 to $62 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $52.

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