Sr. Assistant City Attorney

Salary: $111,182.00 - $198,957.00 Annually
Location : Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Active Full-Time
Job Number: 05235
Department: Law
Opening Date: 02/03/2026
Closing Date: 3/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
*** Extended Recruitment ****

If you have submitted an application previously for this recruitment, you need "NOT" apply again. All applications are still under consideration.
Lead complex municipal litigation. Shape legal strategy. Mentor the next generation of public sector attorneys.
Compensation and Benefits:
Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $111,182 - $146,292 Full Salary Range: $111,182 - $198,957
Benefits:

We offer an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Work Schedule: May require flexibility to meet the needs of the City, including attendance at meetings, court proceedings, and emergency response situations.
The City Attorney's Office is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Sr. Assistant City Attorney to perform a wide variety of legal assignments ranging from basic to highly complex. This role is designed for a seasoned municipal attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment and is motivated by public service, leadership, and professional excellence. This role will require the attorney to have significant experience in civil litigation, municipal law and experience practicing in state and federal courts.
This position is typically filled through advancement from the Assistant City Attorney level; however, candidates with equivalent outside experience in municipal or related public-sector law are strongly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate must have thorough knowledge of state and federal constitutional and statutory provisions relating to municipalities; knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence; knowledge of applicable civil law and contract law; ability to draft and finalize complex legal documents; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and demonstrated leadership and staff supervision abilities.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Meaningful public service work that directly impacts the community
• High-level, complex legal matters that challenge and grow your expertise
• Opportunities to mentor, supervise, and develop legal talent
• A collaborative, mission-driven legal team
• Stability and benefits of public-sector employment
• Leadership visibility and influence within city government

About the Role:

The Sr. Assistant City Attorney performs advanced legal work involving litigation and other complex legal matters of a highly sensitive nature. This role requires deep expertise in municipal law and the ability to manage multiple high-priority cases simultaneously.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting advanced legal research and analysis
• Preparing, reviewing, and finalizing complex legal documents
• Managing and litigating difficult and sensitive legal matters
• Handling multiple projects, assignments, and cases concurrently
• Providing legal guidance on municipal operations and policy
• Supervising Assistant City Attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
• Providing training and subject-matter expertise to legal staff
• Working independently with limited supervision while exercising sound judgment

Potential Career Path
This role provides a strong pathway to advanced leadership opportunities, including:

• Deputy City Attorney
• Chief Deputy City Attorney
• City Attorney

Senior leadership or executive roles within municipal or public-sector legal organizations
Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!
This job is Exempt and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Qualifications
What You Bring:

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) with 7 to 9 years of related legal experience, including civil litigation
• Active license to practice law in the State of North Carolina
• Admission to practice in Federal Court, "OR" eligibility to obtain admission within 2 months period established timeframe
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in municipal or public-sector law
• Litigation experience involving complex civil matters
• Prior supervisory or mentoring experience
• Experience managing high-profile or sensitive cases

• Experience advising elected officials or senior leadership

Ready to Lead?
If you are a seasoned attorney ready to take the next step in your legal career-leading complex litigation, shaping municipal legal strategy, and mentoring future legal leaders-we invite you to apply and help serve the community with integrity, expertise, and purpose.
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Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Juris Doctor Degree from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have 7 to 9 years of related legal experience, including civil litigation?**Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.**

• Yes
• No

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"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your legal experience, including civil litigation. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A."• Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers.• You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
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Do you have an active license to practice law in the State of North Carolina?***License information must also be reflected in the duties/work section of the application. ***

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• No

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Do you have admission to practice in Federal Court, "OR" eligibility to obtain admission within 2 months period established timeframe?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in municipal or public-sector law?**Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.**

• Yes
• No

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"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your experience in municipal or public-sector law. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A."• Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers.• You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
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Do you have Litigation experience involving complex civil matters?**Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.**

• Yes
• No

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"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your Litigation experience involving complex civil matters. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A."• Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers.• You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
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Do you have prior supervisory or mentoring experience?**Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.**

• Yes
• No

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"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your prior supervisory or mentoring experience. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A."• Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers.• You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
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Do you have experience managing high-profile or sensitive cases?**Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.**

• Yes
• No

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"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your experience managing high-profile or sensitive cases. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A."• Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers.• You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
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Do you have experience advising elected officials or senior leadership?**Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.**

• Yes
• No

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"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your experience advising elected officials or senior leadership. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A."• Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers.• You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
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I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

• I Understand

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