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Assistant City Attorney

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City of Burlington HR

Burlington, VT (In Person)

$103,570 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/20/2026

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Job Description

at City of Burlington HR in Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Description General Purpose This position is responsible for providing assistance to the City Attorney in providing general legal counsel to themayor, city council and city departments. This position may also be responsible for enforcing city ordinances, regulationsand bylaws and representing the city in civil and criminal litigation cases. This position is an annual mayoralappointment, subject to approval by the city council.
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Non-Union Pay Grade 24: $97,869.20 - $109,271.48 Annually Remote Tier 2: Up to one (1) day remote/week Essential Job Functions An Assistant City Attorney shall: Act as an assistant corporation counsel and city attorney for the City of Burlington; Conduct thorough and accurate legal and policy research and analysis; Develop legal opinions and provide general policy advice to city council, the mayor and city departments andboards, as requested; Draft and/or review legal documents (including agreements and contracts), ordinances, and other rules andregulations as required; Coordinate and review public records responses and production and provide advice concerning open meeting lawcompliance; Negotiate and prepare documents for real estate transactions and provide legal advice relating to developmentactivities involving the city; Enforce city ordinances, regulations and city bylaws in administrative forums and courts; Provide legal advice to city administrative agencies concerning contested cases, as well as the implementationand development of ordinances, regulations, or policies; Represent the city in litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies; including all aspects ofpleadings, discovery, negotiation, settlement, trial, and appeals; Assist in representing the city in legislative or lobbying activities; Provide staff support to city council committees and other public bodies. Benefits The City of Burlington is proud to offer full time employees a comprehensive benefits program that includes: Medical/Dental Insurance Coverage Prescription Drug Coverage Flexible Spending Programs Short-Term Disability Insurance Paid Leave (Sick and Vacation) Pension Plan Contributory Retirement Plan Life Insurance Discounted Gym Memberships Free Yoga Membership to Sangha Studios (Burlington, Williston & online) Tuition Discounts for Champlain College TruEd Employee Assistance Program Wellness Bonus Incentives Program Local & National Store Discounts Subsidized Transportation Options Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness For additional details please visit https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/HR/benefitsinformation To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account