City Attorney

City Attorney

Salary

$133,827.67 - $213,943.62 Annually

Location

Decatur, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2027-48

Department

Legal Department

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

11/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

This position directs the provision of legal services to the Mayor, City Council, department directors, and support staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Five years of general practice experience or two years of Municipal or County Government Law Experience is preferred.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
• Current membership in the State Bar of Alabama.
• Eventual residency in Decatur, Alabama
• Knowledge of local, state and federal law.
• Knowledge of legal research principles.
• Knowledge of civil litigation and liability claims.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state and city laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the rules of courtroom procedure and the rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of departmental functions, programs and services.
• Knowledge of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in producing persuasive legal arguments.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in training and supervising personnel.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Supplemental Information

Guidelines

• Local, state and federal rules, statutes, codes, ordinances and regulations. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines.

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of varied legal, management and supervisory duties. The variety and volume of issues to be managed contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to direct the provision of legal services to the City of Decatur. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of a variety of city operations.

Contacts

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, elected and appointed officials, law enforcement personnel, attorneys, insurance agents and adjusters, business owners, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to provide services; to give or exchange information; to resolve problems; to motivate or influence persons; or to justify, defend or negotiate matters.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and distinguishes between shades of color.
• The work is typically performed in an office.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

• This position has direct supervision over Assistant City Attorney, City Prosecutor, and Legal Assistant.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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Do you have at least five years of general practice experience?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least two years of Municipal or County Government Law experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience managing or supervising employees?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Decatur, AL

Address 610 4th Avenue SE

Decatur, Alabama, 35601

Phone 256-341-4890

Website cityofdecatural.com