City Attorney Salary in Fitchburg, MA

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How much does a City Attorney make in Fitchburg, MA? The average City Attorney salary in Fitchburg, MA is $110,871 as of August 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $95,517 and $128,497. 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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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 Fitchburg, MA

Average Base Salary

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95517

128497

110871

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

98594

137604

116070

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 Fitchburg, MA. The base salary for City Attorney ranges from $95,517 to $128,497 with the average base salary of $110,871. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,594 to $137,604 with the average total cash compensation of $116,070.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$110,871	$95,517 - $128,497
Bonus	$5,199	$3,077 - $9,107
Total Pay	$116,070	$98,594 - $137,604

* 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 Fitchburg, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Fitchburg, MA
CITY, STATE Leominster, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,349 - $126,925	COMPARE TO Fitchburg, MA
CITY, STATE Worcester, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,558 - $127,207	COMPARE TO Fitchburg, MA
CITY, STATE Nashua, NH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,130 - $130,667	COMPARE TO Fitchburg, MA
CITY, STATE Framingham, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,488 - $131,149	COMPARE TO Fitchburg, MA
CITY, STATE Lowell, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,748 - $131,498	COMPARE TO Fitchburg, MA
CITY, STATE Merrimack, NH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,130 - $130,667	COMPARE TO Fitchburg, MA

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About Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Fitchburg is the third largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,318 at the 2010 census. Fitchburg is home to Fitchburg State University as well as 17 public and private elementary and high schools. Fitchburg is located at 42°34′43″N 71°48′12″W / 42.57861°N 71.80333°W / 42.57861; -71.80333 (42.578689, −71.803383). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.1 square miles (73 km2), of which 27.8 square miles (72 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), or 1.07%, is water. The city is drained by the Nashua Riv...

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