Assistant City Attorney

Job Title

Assistant City Attorney

Department

Legal Department

Posting Date

July 9, 2025

Closing Date for Resumes / Applications

Open Until Filled

Salary

$140,041.52 / Annually

Comprehensive, Cost Effective Benefits Package :

Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Lagers Pension- L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

Exempt / Non-exempt

Exempt

Status

Full Time

The City of St. Charles seeks a bright, motivated, and adaptable lawyer to serve as Assistant City Attorney, a key member of the City's in-house legal team. This role reports directly to the City Attorney and serves as the deputy, helping provide strategic, proactive, and solution-oriented legal advice to City officials, departments, and boards. This position is central to our mission of providing high-quality legal services that enable the City to operate lawfully, efficiently, and in service of our community.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, curious, analytical thinker who enjoys public service, works well with a wide range of people, and thrives in a fast-paced but collegial environment. The ideal candidate is self-directed, collaborative, and has excellent judgment and a knack for turning complex legal principles into practical guidance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for the position and are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive; other and additional duties may be required and assigned.

• Assists in advising and representing the Mayor, City Council, Department heads and staff, boards, and committees on a broad range of municipal matters, including contracts, land use, personnel, open meetings and records, litigation, procurement, and more. While assigned duties will vary, the intent is for the Assistant City Attorney to play a primary role in matters involving public records requests, licensing, land use, and infrastructure.
• Drafts, reviews, and interprets legal documents such as ordinances, resolutions, laws, policies, contracts, pleadings, and legal memoranda. Drafts correspondence and a variety of administrative documents.
• Communicates effectively, persuasively, and in a timely manner both orally and in writing.
• Represents the City in municipal, state, and federal courts and before administrative agencies as directed.
• Supports the City Attorney in managing litigation and working with outside counsel.
• Takes ownership of projects while appropriately escalating novel or sensitive issues.
• Maintains knowledge of municipal and areas of the law required to represent and advise the City.
• Trains City Council, staff, and board members regarding the law, compliance, and ethics.
• Upholds high ethical standards and provides clear, principled legal guidance that supports lawful and responsible decision making.
• Demonstrates strong technological skills and identifies more efficient solutions for legal and operational functions.
• Participates in evening Council or board meetings periodically when required to present legal updates or project-specific information related to their work.
• Performs the duties of the City Attorney in their absence, such as covering Council meetings or addressing time-sensitive matters when needed.

Minimum Training and Experience Required

Compensation and Benefits

Physical Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

How to Apply :

I nterested applicants should forward cover letter, resume, and a legal writing sample approximately five pages in length. Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website :

The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

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