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Assistant City Attorney

State of Wisconsin
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025 CLOSED ON 12/16/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant City Attorney position at State of Wisconsin?

Position Summary

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.

Salary Information

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.

Job Details

Negotiate plea agreements with defendants and defense counsel Communicate with civilian and police officer witnesses regarding the City’s case Maintain case files Prepare and present City’s case at trial (municipal and circuit) Coordinate with other prosecutors, City Attorney, and City departments Research legal issues that arise during prosecution of cases Provide legal advice to the Police Department

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited law school.

How To Apply

Interested candidates can apply online at the City of Madison website.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Salary : $88,869 - $93,842

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