Assistant Town Attorney I/II
Last checked active on Jun 13, 2026.
Position Overview
Job Description
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The Assistant Town Attorney I聽or聽Assistant Town Attorney II will be responsible for handling a broad range of legal matters involving municipal law. 聽
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While聽not a聽requirement of the position, preference may be given to attorneys with prior experience practicing in the following areas:
- Legal Advisor on land-use issues. Emphasis in municipal land development and redevelopment is preferred, including but not limited to, zoning, annexations, condemnation, residential and commercial development, metropolitan/special districts, real estate, entitlements, contract drafting and other land use matters.
Assistant Town Attorney I
This entry-level Assistant Town Attorney position handles a broad range of municipal legal matters. The attorney will receive supervision, guidance and defined procedural framework as they navigate advising and representing various Town departments and divisions, and at time elected officials. Initial assignments are limited in scope and involve work at entry levels of volume, complexity, consequence, autonomy and responsibility. Entry level tasks include drafting simple contracts, memoranda for council and conducting legal research. As the attorney gains experience, duties will expand accordingly, with increased complexity, impendence and responsibility.
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Assistant Town Attorney II
This mid-level position Assistant Town Attorney position is responsible for handling a broad range of municipal legal matters with moderate independence. In this position, the attorney exercises professional judgment within established legal framework and policies while advising and representing assigned Town department and divisions. An Assistant Town Attorney II also provides high level of support to the elected officials, including training and presenting at council meetings. Assignments typically involve matters of moderate to advanced complexity. Although guidance is available, the position requires the ability to manage legal tasks with increasing autonomy, initiative and accountability.聽
Practice Area
Position
Mid
Application Deadline
August 12, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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