The City of Burlington is seeking an Assistant City Attorney to join the City’s legal team. Currently, the City Attorney works with a Senior Assistant and three Assistant City Attorneys to serve as corporation counsel for Vermont’s largest city. The Office handles a wide variety of legal matters ranging from traditional municipal tax and planning issues to cutting edge policy and political concerns.
This position is an annual mayoral appointment and will be a key partner in helping to provide legal services to the City’s more than sixteen departments, the Mayor, the City Council, and over thirty City boards and commissions.
The position requires a J.D., admission to the bar of Vermont, and six years of related work experience. Experience and comfort with public speaking and the ability to produce effective, quality writing on a broad range of legal matters are essential. While considering legal and policy analysis of the most pressing issues of our time comes the chance to work with a dynamic team of legal and municipal leaders in developing a vibrant, twenty-first century community.
The salary range of approximately $69,936 to $78,084 is commensurate with experience. The total compensation package includes generous health and wellness benefits, paid time off and a defined benefit retirement plan.
To apply, send resume, cover letter, and City of Burlington Application (available at https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/hr/jobs) to: HR Dept, 179 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401. For disability access information or to request an application in alternative format, contact Burlington’s Human Resources at (802) 865-7145 or Vermont Relay 7-1-1 (TTY). For the job description and position requirements, access the link at https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/HR/Jobs/Assistant-City-Attorney. For more information about the City, visit our website at www.burlington.gov.
The City of Burlington values diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.
WOMEN, MINORITIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. EOE.
