City Attorney Salary in Fairfax, CA

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How much does a City Attorney make in Fairfax, CA? The average City Attorney salary in Fairfax, CA is $129,696 as of September 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $111,735 and $150,315. Salary ranges 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 Real Estate - New York

NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY - New York , NY

NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY Invites applications for the position of: Attorney Real Estate The New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) builds and renovates public schools ...

Lawjobs.com - 28 days ago

Litigation Attorney

Lazarus Karp Ehrlich McCourt, LLP - New York , NY

New York boutique law firm currently seeking an attorney with substantive knowledge and at least three years experience litigating in New York City Housing Courts regarding Landlord-Tenant matters

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Attorney for City of Trinidad CO

City of Trinidad - Trinidad , CO

As a City we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity for all citizens and recognize that it is a privilege to serve the citizens of Trinidad, Colorado. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The ...

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INSURANCE DEFENSE ATTORNEY - Senior Litigation and Junior Litigation Associate - New York

Fleischner Potash LLP - New York , NY

We have offices in downtown Manhattan, Garden City, White Plains, and Hazlet (New Jersey). We offer ... attorney admitted in NY with 1-3 years experience handling the defense of personal injury cases ...

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Associate Attorney - Family Law

Orion Placement - Pearland , TX

Our client is hiring multiple attorneys for their offices in Angleton, Pearland, League City, and Friendswood, TX. While this is primarily an in-office role, a hybrid arrangement may be considered ...

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Insurance Coverage Attorneys / Insurance Defense Attorneys (Senior and Junior Positions)

Fleischner Potash LLP - Hazlet , NJ

We have offices in downtown Manhattan, Garden City, White Plains, and Hazlet (NJ). Flexible / hybrid arrangements available. Job Summary: We are seeking to add several attorneys to work in our ...

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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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Average Salary Range for City Attorney in Fairfax, CA

Average Base Salary

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111735

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129696

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115334

160969

135778

What is the average salary for City Attorney in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of City Attorney in Fairfax, CA. The base salary for City Attorney ranges from $111,735 to $150,315 with the average base salary of $129,696. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $115,334 to $160,969 with the average total cash compensation of $135,778.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$129,696	$111,735 - $150,315
Bonus	$6,082	$3,599 - $10,654
Total Pay	$135,778	$115,334 - $160,969

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

City Attorney Salary Near Fairfax, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Fairfax, CA
CITY, STATE San Francisco, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,004 - $150,677	COMPARE TO Fairfax, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,804 - $135,609	COMPARE TO Fairfax, CA
CITY, STATE Petaluma, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,463 - $135,151	COMPARE TO Fairfax, CA
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,316 - $147,060	COMPARE TO Fairfax, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Rosa, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,030 - $133,222	COMPARE TO Fairfax, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,004 - $150,677	COMPARE TO Fairfax, CA

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About Fairfax, California

Fairfax is an incorporated town in Marin County, California, United States. Fairfax is located 3.25 miles (5.2 km) west-northwest of San Rafael, at an elevation of 115 feet (35 m). The population is 7,441 at the 2010 census. Fairfax is the only town in America that holds[when?] a Green Party majority in the town council.[citation needed] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all of it land. The geography of Fairfax consists mostly of hills and valleys.[citation needed]...

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