Chief Assistant City Attorney

About the role

This position serves as the Chief Assistant City Attorney for the Civil Division in the City Attorney’s Office of Lincoln, Nebraska. It provides highly specialized legal services for the Civil Division and is designated as the City Attorney in the incumbent’s absence, overseeing division operations and supervising civil attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized legal counsel and representation for the Civil Division.
• Act as the City Attorney when the City Attorney is unavailable.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the Civil Division.
• Supervise and mentor civil attorneys within the division.
• Develop and articulate sound case strategy and analysis.
• Issue legal opinions on municipal matters.
• Draft complex legislation and ordinances.
• Advise elected officials and department directors on legal issues.
• Lead project negotiations involving the city.

Requirements

• Admission to the practice of law and good standing with the Nebraska Supreme Court.

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of city operations and municipal processes.
• Prior experience as in‑house counsel for a municipality.

Key skills

• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Effective stress‑management and leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency in municipal legal practices.
• Expertise in case strategy development, legal analysis, and negotiation.
• Ability to draft complex legislative documents.