Job Description

Salary: $83,595.00 - $175,000.00 Annually
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Full time/probationary or status
Job Number: 202600467
Department: Law Department
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2027 11:59 PM Central


Job Posting Information
City of Lincoln, Nebraska

Assistant City Attorney
Pay starting at $83,595- depends on qualifications.
The City of Lincoln is looking for an attorney to join our vibrant and talented legal team in the City Law Department! As in-house legal counsel for the City of Lincoln, we boast a challenging and enjoyable work environment to practice law.

This position is in the Civil Division with an abundance of varied and unique legal issues to grow professionally with the potential to focus on litigation supporting all departments across the city. Transactions and other aspects of municipal law will also be included.


This unique opportunity in public sector law offers work/life balance, stability, great professional peers and the chance to serve the community of Lincoln! The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The benefits package is impressive as well.

If you are ready for a change and want a challenging career, we encourage you to apply!

For more details and to submit an application visit:
NATURE OF WORK/EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Primary responsibilities could include but are not limited to: protecting the City's interest in civil litigation cases in State and Federal court as well as before administrative tribunals in the areas of civil rights, eminent domain, appeals, tort, worker's compensation, and collections; drafting City policies, regulations, and legislation; negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts and agreements; employment and labor law; and advising elected officials, City departments, boards, and commissions.

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited College of Law

Necessary Special Requirement:


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

01


CONFIDENTIALITY DISCLOSURE AND APPLICATION COMPLETIONACKNOWLEDGMENT: This application process uses a combination of automated and hand scoring of all application materials against screening criteria that have been established by the employer. 1. I understand that if I have not completely and fully answered all application questions and/or supplemental questions with details, I may not receive full credit for my education and/or experience. 2. Further, I understand that merely referring to my resume (e.g. "see resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses) is not sufficient for purposes of ensuring accurate application evaluation.3. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education described in the following Supplemental Questions must also be listed on the application. 4. I understand that I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application and my responses to the supplemental questions.

• Acknowledge

02


Are you a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association?

• Yes
• No

03


If yes, when were you admitted to practice? (Indicate month, day, and year.)
04


If you are not a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association, can you motion in?

• Yes
• No
• Current Member

05


Are you admitted in U.S. District Court for the State of Nebraska?

• Yes, and admitted in another federal court
• Yes
• No, but admitted in another federal district court
• None

06


Are you admitted in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit?

• Yes, and admitted in another federal circuit court
• Yes
• No, but admitted in another federal circuit court
• None

07


Indicate if you have experience as a PRACTICING ATTORNEY in the following:

• Legal research and drafting opinions
• Drafting legislation
• Government relations
• Interpreting and applying law, policy, and regulations
• Negotiations (including labor negotiations)
• Drafting and reviewing contracts
• Pre-Trial Litigation
• Environmental Law
• Construction Law
• Civil Rights Litigation
• Land Use Planning
• Torts
• Human Resources (including grievances and disciplinary process)
• Worker's Compensation
• Criminal Law
• No experience as a practicing attorney in the above areas

08


Regarding your answer to question #7, how much experience do you have as a practicing attorney?

• Less than 2 years' experience
• 2 to 4 years' experience
• More than 4 years' experience

09


Regarding your response to question 7, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.
10


Regarding your response to question 7, please describe examples of your work experience.
11


Indicate if you have experience as a practicing attorney before the courts/administrative tribunals listed, or in the circumstances described below:

• U.S. District Court
• Nebraska Supreme Court/Court of Appeals
• State/Local Court
• NEOC
• EEOC
• Lead Counsel with Second Chair
• Second Chair
• Jury Trial
• None

12


Regarding your response to question 11, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience.
13


Regarding your response to question 11, please describe examples of your work experience.
14


Resumes and cover letters will be carefully reviewed for each applicant. We kindly ask that you include these in attachments to advance in the screening process.

• Acknowledge

Required Question

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours

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