County Attorney

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.

**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies**

The reason this position exists is to be the legal advisor to the Montgomery County Commission, the County Administrator, County Department Heads, and other governmental subdivisions and constitutional officers in all matters of civil law relating to Montgomery County. The General Counsel shall attend all meetings of the Montgomery County Commission unless otherwise directed. The General Counsel may represent the County in all Courts in the State of Alabama and Federal Courts when necessary to do so. Upon request, the General Counsel shall assist all constitutional officers and department heads of Montgomery County government concerning the general operation of their departments with regard to such legal matters as they shall need, including representation not otherwise provided.

The General Counsel shall draft and/or review such documents, ordinances, contracts, resolutions, bids, proposed legislation and such other documents as may be necessary or required and shall make such certifications as from time to time may be required. The General Counsel shall research points of law, as necessary, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the County Administrator. The General Counsel shall report to the County Administrator.

Must be a member in good standing of the Alabama State Bar. Must have five (5) years of experience in administrative/governmental law, ethics law, and/or public works law.