City Attorney Salary in Pascagoula, MS

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How much does a City Attorney make in Pascagoula, MS? The average City Attorney salary in Pascagoula, MS is $91,036 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $78,428 and $105,506. 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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Assistant City Attorney

Ralph Andersen & Associates - Page , AZ

The City Attorney for the City of Page wants to invest in your professional growth and development in exchange for your contributions to the City Attorney's Office as a paid full-time Assistant City ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

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 ...

LinkedIn - 7 days ago

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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City Attorney

HR Benefits Solutions - Martinsville , VA

The City Attorney serves at the pleasure of the City Council and is appointed by the Council for an indefinite term. The position is that of a full-time City employee, with all the responsibilities ...

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Assistant City Attorney - Litigation Division

City of Hawthorne - Hawthorne , CA

CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE The City Attorney's Office represents the City in all aspects of legal representation. The City Attorney's Office advises the City Council and all City officials in all matters ...

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CITY ATTORNEY

Ponca City Development Authority - Ponca City , OK

OVERVIEW The City Attorney will provide legal counsel advising and advocating on behalf of the City Commission, City Manager, and the City staff in order to support municipal operations, programs 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 Pascagoula, MS

Average Base Salary

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78428

105506

91036

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

80954

112984

95304

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 Pascagoula, MS. The base salary for City Attorney ranges from $78,428 to $105,506 with the average base salary of $91,036. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,954 to $112,984 with the average total cash compensation of $95,304.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$91,036	$78,428 - $105,506
Bonus	$4,268	$2,527 - $7,477
Total Pay	$95,304	$80,954 - $112,984

* 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 Pascagoula, MS

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Pascagoula, MS
CITY, STATE Biloxi, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,810 - $106,021	COMPARE TO Pascagoula, MS
CITY, STATE Gulfport, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,187 - $105,183	COMPARE TO Pascagoula, MS
CITY, STATE Mobile, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,233 - $110,626	COMPARE TO Pascagoula, MS
CITY, STATE Hattiesburg, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,698 - $104,525	COMPARE TO Pascagoula, MS
CITY, STATE Pensacola, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,562 - $108,377	COMPARE TO Pascagoula, MS
CITY, STATE New Orleans, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,056 - $117,113	COMPARE TO Pascagoula, MS

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About Pascagoula, Mississippi

Pascagoula is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is the principal city of the Pascagoula Metropolitan Statistical Area, as a part of the Gulfport–Biloxi–Pascagoula Combined Statistical Area. The population was 22,392 at the 2010 census, down from 26,200 at the 2000 census. As of 2016 the estimated population was 21,981. It is the county seat of Jackson County. Pascagoula is a major industrial city of Mississippi, on the Gulf Coast. Prior to World War II, the town was a sleepy fishing village of about 5,000. The population exploded with the war-driven shipbuilding industry...

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