Job Posting Information Chief Assistant City Attorney-Civil Division This position serves as the Chief Assistant City Attorney for the Civil Division in the City Attorney's Office for the City of Lincoln, Nebraska. This position provides highly specialized legal services for the Civil Division and is designated as the City Attorney in his/her absence. This position is responsible generally for operations in the Civil Division and supervising the civil attorneys. It requires a high degree of knowledge and proficiency in the application of municipal legal practices and leadership. Must have strong oral and written communication skills, effective stress management skills, as well as experience in developing and articulating sound case strategy and analysis; issuing legal opinions; drafting complex legislation; advising elected officials/directors; and project negotiation. Knowledge of city operations and previous experience as in-house counsel for a municipality is preferred.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Must be admitted to the practice of law and in good standing with the Nebraska Supreme Court. We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position: Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance. We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 20 days of vacation leave approximately 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days. All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait! 30 days of Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching. Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave $70,000 of Life Insurance 401(a) Retirement Plan . If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9% Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.

Optional benefits include:

Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Allstate Voluntary Plans Supplemental Term Life Deferred Compensation Plans