City Attorney Salary in Jersey City, NJ

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How much does a City Attorney make in Jersey City, NJ? The average City Attorney salary in Jersey City, NJ is $121,480 as of August 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $104,657 and $140,792. 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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Deputy City Attorney, Code Enforcement Team - San Francisco

The San Mateo County Bar Association - San Francisco , CA

Deputy City Attorney, Code Enforcement Team - San Francisco The San Francisco City Attorney's Office is looking for a qualified and motivated attorney to join its Code Enforcement Team. The Team is a ...

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Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney

Ascendion - Culver City , CA

We are looking for an experienced Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney to join our top AmLaw firms in Culver City, CA. Title: Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney Location: Culver City, CA ...

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Pre-Litigation Attorney

Direct Counsel - Burbank , CA

Direct Counsel is seeking a Pre-Litigation Attorney to join a dynamic personal injury law firm in their Century City, CA office. As a Pre-Litigation Attorney you will be instrumental in shaping the ...

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Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Law Firm - New York , NY

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney Prominent boutique Manhattan law firm is seeking a mid/senior ... federal, state, and city employment laws. Significant experience leading cases representing ...

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Staff Attorney

Sanctuary For Families - New York , NY

Our services are available in 12 locations throughout New York City. POSITION OVERVIEW The Staff Attorney is a key position in the Anti-Trafficking Initiative (ATI) project that provides legal ...

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Attorney

Simpson Judge Ltd - New York , NY

Real Estate Attorney (Litigation) Location : Manhattan, New York City Salary : $150,000 - $225,000 A well-established mid-sized law firm in Manhattan, known for its cutting-edge real estate 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

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 Jersey City, NJ

Average Base Salary

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104657

140792

121480

Average Total Cash Compensation

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108028

150771

127176

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 Jersey City, NJ. The base salary for City Attorney ranges from $104,657 to $140,792 with the average base salary of $121,480. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,028 to $150,771 with the average total cash compensation of $127,176.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$121,480	$104,657 - $140,792
Bonus	$5,696	$3,371 - $9,979
Total Pay	$127,176	$108,028 - $150,771

* 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 Jersey City, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,284 - $141,636	COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,284 - $141,636	COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE Bayonne, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,431 - $136,453	COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE New York, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,284 - $141,636	COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,284 - $141,636	COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,284 - $141,636	COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ

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About Jersey City, New Jersey

Jersey City is the second most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, after Newark.[29] It is the seat of Hudson County as well as the county's largest city.[30] As of 2017, the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated that Jersey City's population was 270,753,[22] with the largest population increase of any municipality in New Jersey since 2010,[31] an increase of about 9.4% from the 2010 United States Census, when the city's population was at 247,597.[21][32] ranking the city the 75th-most-populous in the nation.[33] Part of the New York metropolitan area, Jersey City ...

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