City attorney Jobs in Winston-Salem, NC

Salary : $126,505.00 Annually

Location : Winston-Salem, NC

Job Type : Full-Time / Permanent

Job Number : 08085

Department : City Attorney

Opening Date : 02 / 12 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

Under regular supervision of the City Attorney and working with the Human Resources Director, performs difficult and complex professional work in the rendering of legal services to the City with a primary focus in the area of employment law as it pertains to local government employees; does related work as required.

Examples of Duties

Attends meetings and renders on-the-spot legal advice; drafts ordinances, resolutions, contracts, releases, and waivers, and other complicated legal documents on behalf of the City especially in the area of employment law; processes and litigates claims including, but not limited to REDA, FLSA, EEOC and unemployment claims and other civil rights claims against the City; prepares cases for trial, interviewing witnesses, examining law and evidence; represents the City in complicated trial and appellate litigation; prepares formal legal opinions for review and signature of the City Attorney; conducts training on various topics in the fields of employment law and constitutional law, renders routine legal advice on a daily basis to the Human Resources Department and other offices, departments, agencies and committees of the City as necessary; conducts internal investigations as they relate to employment and personnel matters; represents the City's interest to members of State government and other governmental agencies.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Work Experience : Thorough knowledge of public employment law, municipal laws, torts, contracts, civil rights, civil liability, thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, practices and references utilized in legal research; general knowledge of office procedures and practices; ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedents, and to present such material effectively, orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with court officials, City officials and the general public; ability to handle complex trial and appellate litigation; and at least two years of work experience in the area of employment law, preferably public employment law and / or municipal law.

Supplemental Information

North Carolina law license and active membership in the State Bar of North Carolina .

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
• Bus Pass Program
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty Leave
• Life / Accidental Death Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Military Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Promotion from Within
• Retirement / Pension Plan (State of NC)
• School Leave
• Shared Leave
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Training
• Vacation Leave
• Wellness Program

The City of Winston-Salem's employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.

Do you possess a North Carolina law license and active membership in the State Bar of North Carolina?

Required Question