What are the responsibilities and job description for the City Attorney position at CITY OF LINCOLN CITY?
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
City Attorney
Annual Salary Range: $129,000 - $163,000
Contract Employment
Full-Time--Exempt
This position will remain open until filled, with a first look at applications beginning October 22, 2026.
The City Council is accepting applications from licensed attorneys interested in service as a City employee. The ideal candidate will have more than five years’ experience providing practical legal advice in a municipal setting to the City Council, City Manager and staff, and city boards and commissions.
The City Council meets regularly on the second and fourth Monday each month. Occasional work sessions, executive sessions, and special meetings may be held, based on need, and at the request of the mayor and city council. The City Attorney will be required to attend City Council meetings unless excused by the Mayor.
The city attorney, as an appointed officer of the city, delivers comprehensive professional legal services to the City of Lincoln City as its general legal counsel and city prosecutor by: (i) advising City Council, City Manager, all Departments, and all Boards and Commissions on most legal matters; (ii) preparing legal instruments, providing legal opinions, and representing the City in administrative, civil, judicial, legislative, and quasi-judicial proceedings, (iii) reviewing draft policies, agreements, solicitations for procurements, and other documents created by all Departments for legal sufficiency, and (iv) prosecuting traffic violations and ordinance violations in municipal court.
This is an on-site position based in Lincoln City, Oregon. Must be licensed by the Oregon State Bar to practice law in Oregon. Valid driver’s license required. Please see full job description for more details about the position.
If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply!
TO APPLY:
- Complete the City's online application and questionnaire at www.lincolncityor.gov. All fields on the City’s application must be complete for consideration.
- Résumé and cover letter required—please include a cover letter to the City Council that explains your interest in the position and highlights your qualifications.
All required items must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on October 21, 2026 to be included in the first application review process.
Questions about the recruitment should be directed to:
Abigail Edwards, Director of Human Resources
hr@lincolncityor.gov
541-996-1201
Salary : $129,000 - $163,000