What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant City Attorney position at City of Madison, WI?
General Description
The Office of the City Attorney is hiring for the position of Assistant City Attorney. This position involves entry-level professional legal work in the preparation and prosecution of cases in municipal court and, less frequently, circuit court. This position may involve diverse legal activities including civil litigation, appellate work, general law practice, ordinance drafting, and legal advice to city agencies (consistent with the needs of the organization). This classification encompasses all non-managerial positions engaged in professional legal work within the City Attorney's office. The Office of the City Attorney provides a supportive work environment with training and guidance from other team members and colleagues. Work is performed with varying degrees of independence as employees gain necessary proficiencies. Work assignments, in addition to the prosecutorial assignment, are assigned as employees gain necessary proficiencies, and there is an opportunity to be exposed to, and learn, a variety of areas of municipal practice.
Starting pay will be $88,868.78 for a selected candidate who has less than three (3) years of related legal experience.
Starting pay will be $93,842.32 for a selected candidate who has three (3) or more years of related legal experience.
IMPORTANT: THERE IS ONE (1) SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAY QUESTION ON THE JOB POSTING.
YOU MUST ATTACH YOUR RESUME AND A RESPONSE TO THE ESSAY QUESTION IN THE ATTACHMENTS SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.
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**APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT A RESUME AND AN ATTACHED ESSAY RESPONSE WILL IMMEDIATELY BE ELIMINATED FROM CONSIDERATION**
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited law school.
Department
Office of the City Attorney
Opening Date
11/14/2025
Closing Date
12/7/2025 11:59 PM Central
Salary : $88,869 - $93,842