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How much does a City Attorney make in New York? The average City Attorney salary in New York is $110,310 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $95,033 and $127,846. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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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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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Brentwood, NY	Avg. Salary $113,311	Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Clay, NY	Avg. Salary $102,860	Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Henrietta, NY	Avg. Salary $101,825	Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Huntington, NY	Avg. Salary $117,968	Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Levittown, NY	Avg. Salary $113,518	Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Nassau, NY	Avg. Salary $113,518	Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location New Suffolk, NY	Avg. Salary $111,966	Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Accord, NY	Avg. Salary $110,517	Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Acra, NY	Avg. Salary $105,136	Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Adams, NY	Avg. Salary $102,342	Date Updated May 28, 2024

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City Attorney

Brigham City Corporation - Brigham City , UT

The City Attorney is an experienced attorney and administrator who acts as chief legal counsel for the City, including the City Council, City Manager, City boards and commissions, City departments ...

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Paralegal- Trial/Litigation Team- City Attorney's Office (8151)

City and County of San Francisco - San Francisco , CA

Company Description The San Francisco City Attorney's Office is looking for a qualified and motivated paralegal with at least five years of experience, and preferably litigation experience, to join ...

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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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Assistant City Attorney

Camden City Attorneys Office - Camden , NJ

The Camden City Attorney's Office is seeking an Assistant City Attorney to join our team. If you are looking for a challenging, dynamic, and fast paced environment to practice law, the Camden Law ...

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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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Assistant City Attorney

City of Coconut Creek, FL - Pompano Beach , FL

City Attorney Opening Date: 05/20/2024 Closing Date: 6/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA: Exempt Description The City of Coconut Creek has been spotlighted as one of the "Best Cities to Live in America ...

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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

Represents the City in lawsuits before Federal and State courts and in administrative hearings, including enforcement actions.

May 02, 2023

Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.

May 07, 2023

Attend and participate in meetings for, and provide legal support and advice to, City commissions, committees and boards.

May 21, 2023

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About New York

New York is a state in the Northeastern United States. New York was one of the original thirteen colonies that formed the United States. New York covers 54,555 square miles (141,300 km2) and ranks as the 27th largest state by size.[3] The highest elevation in New York is Mount Marcy in the Adirondacks, at 5,344 feet (1,629 meters) above sea level; while the state's lowest point is at sea level, on the Atlantic Ocean. In contrast with New York City's urban landscape, the vast majority of the state's geographic area is dominated by meadows, forests, rivers, farms, mountains, and lakes. Most of...

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