City Attorney Salary in Forest Park, GA

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How much does a City Attorney make in Forest Park, GA? The average City Attorney salary in Forest Park, GA is $101,822 as of September 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $87,722 and $118,010. 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 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 ...

Recruitology - 6 days ago

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 ...

Lawjobs.com - 50 days ago

Police Officer Academy Graduate (20520067)

City of Mountain View, CA - Mountain View , CA

The City Council appoints the City Clerk, City Attorney and City Manager, who oversees the departments of Community Development, Community Services, Finance and Administrative Services, Fire ...

MyJobHelper - 57 days ago

Senior Property Liability Claims Consultant (Subro) - Vacant

City County Insurance Services - Salem , OR

Pursue subrogation claims, work with District Attorney and City Prosecutor?s offices to pursue restitution on claims where criminal charges are filed. Attend hearings (in person and virtually) to ...

Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 7 days ago

Housing Tenants' Rights Paralegal

SOUTHEAST LA LEGAL SERVICES - New Orleans , LA

In 2022, Orleans Parish passed a city ordinance providing any residential tenant facing eviction the right to an attorney. For this purpose, the City turned to SLLS to provide quality representation ...

Jobcase.com / Upward.net - 6 days ago

Legal Assistant

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP - Indianapolis , IN

Enters attorney billable hours into the firm billing program. Creates, maintains and retires files ... Taft is a State of Minnesota and City of St. Paul Affirmative Action Employer as required in those ...

iHire - 3 days ago

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 Forest Park, GA

Average Base Salary

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87722

118010

101822

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

90547

126374

106597

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 Forest Park, GA. The base salary for City Attorney ranges from $87,722 to $118,010 with the average base salary of $101,822. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,547 to $126,374 with the average total cash compensation of $106,597.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$101,822	$87,722 - $118,010
Bonus	$4,774	$2,826 - $8,364
Total Pay	$106,597	$90,547 - $126,374

* 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 Forest Park, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Forest Park, GA
CITY, STATE Atlanta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,008 - $118,394	COMPARE TO Forest Park, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,757 - $118,057	COMPARE TO Forest Park, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,672 - $117,944	COMPARE TO Forest Park, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,380 - $117,551	COMPARE TO Forest Park, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,231 - $111,968	COMPARE TO Forest Park, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,492 - $109,629	COMPARE TO Forest Park, GA

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About Forest Park, Georgia

Forest Park is a city in Clayton County, Georgia, United States. It is located approximately nine miles (14 km) south of Atlanta and is part of the Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Marietta Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 18,468. Forest Park is located at 33°37′11″N 84°21′57″W / 33.619659°N 84.365782°W / 33.619659; -84.365782. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.4 square miles (24 km2), of which 9.4 square miles (24 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.43%) is water....

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