Assistant City Attorney

About the role

In the City of Champaign's council-manager form of government, you'll support elected officials, City leadership, and staff through impactful, hands-on municipal legal work. This role provides broad exposure across diverse legal areas in a collaborative environment that values service and practical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Advising City officials and departments on local government law, including the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Open Meetings Act (OMA), and municipal governance issues.
• Managing, evaluating, and litigating cases involving ordinance enforcement, small claims, workers' compensation, and civil rights defense.
• Researching issues and preparing clear, well-reasoned written legal opinions to support City decision-making.
• Drafting, reviewing, and interpreting legal documents such as contracts, legislation, resolutions, real estate documents, and materials related to municipal regulation.
• Leading or supporting contract creation, review, and negotiation, including participation in labor negotiations.
• Conducting real estate transactional work, including acquisitions, dispositions, and related documentation.
• Overseeing the work of assigned staff, including law clerks/interns as appropriate.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the organization to solve problems, support community initiatives, and contribute to a broad range of municipal projects.

Pay and benefits

Full annual salary range: $114,891 – $160,857. Most new hires will be placed at the beginning of the range.

Benefits include: paid vacation, sick, and personal leave; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year; pension under IMRF and more. Visit champaignil.gov/hr/salaries-and-benefits/ and select Non-Bargaining Unit Exempt Full-Time under Fringe Benefit Summaries for details.