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Garner, NC

Corporate - Contract Law Attorney / Government - General Attorney / Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney / Real Estate - General Attorney in Garner, NC

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**Members Only**
Organization: **Members Only**
Department: Legal
Job Title: Assistant Town Attorney
Experience: 1 year as a practicing attorney AND 2 years working for a municipality or county OR 3 years as a practicing attorney in North Carolina
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Garner, NC, US
Salary Range: $96, - $125, Annually

Summary:

The **Members Only** is seeking a highly qualified Assistant Town Attorney to join their in-house legal department. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $96, to $125, annually and the opportunity to work in one of the fastest-growing towns in southeastern Wake County, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, be licensed to practice law in North Carolina, and have at least one year of experience as a practicing attorney and two years of experience working for a municipality or county, or at least three years of experience as a practicing attorney in North Carolina.

As an Assistant Town Attorney, you will work directly with the Town Attorney in providing legal services to the Town Council, Town Managers, Town departments, and Town appointed boards and commissions. This includes identifying potential legal issues, providing legal guidance, drafting and reviewing ordinances and contracts, advising Town-appointed boards and commissions, and representing the Town in court, administrative hearings, and negotiations. The position will report to the Town Attorney and cover a wide range of legal areas that pertain to municipal government, with special emphasis on candidates with experience in local government law, real estate, contracts, and civil litigation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work closely with the Town Attorney in providing legal services to the Town Council, Town Managers, Town departments, and Town appointed boards and commissions
- Identify potential legal issues with Town operations and provide legal guidance
- Draft and review ordinances, contracts, and various other legal documents
- Advise Town-appointed boards and commissions
- Represent the Town in court, administrative hearings, and negotiations
- Prepare and respond to motions against the Town, conduct legal research, and develop case strategy and legal arguments
- Prepare legal documents including deeds, ordinances, and other Council agenda items
- Attend conferences and workshops to maintain law license
- Engage in conflict resolution meetings and address public concerns
- Conduct legal research on various issues relating to Town services and administrative business areas
- Identify potential legal issues in any Town action and engage in work required to resolve them
- Attend public hearings and review existing forms and policies to recommend and implement changes as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Currently licensed to practice law in the State of North Carolina
- Possess and maintain a valid, current driver's license
- At least one year of experience as a practicing attorney AND at least two years of experience working for a municipality or county, OR at least three years of experience as a practicing attorney in North Carolina

Additional Information:

- The salary range shown is the hiring range and the starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills and qualifications
- Initial interviews may be conducted before the application deadline
- Equal Opportunity Employer

Organization and Department Information:

- Organization: **Members Only**
- Department: Legal
- Job Title: Assistant Town Attorney
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Location: Garner, NC, US

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- Highly Qualified Assistant Town Attorney Needed in Garner, NC
- Competitive Salary Range of $96, to $125, Annually
- Work with Town Council, Managers, and Departments
- Special Emphasis on Candidates with Local Government Law Experience
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Full-Time Position Available in Garner, NC