ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY

Assistant Town AttorneyEmployer: Town of Chapel HillSalary: $129,504.00 - $168,356.00 AnnuallyLocation: Town Hall, Chapel Hill, NCJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 26/27-02069Department: Town AttorneyOpening Date: 09/03/2026Max Number of Applicants: 100Summary of Position: A Town employee that reports to and works at the direction of the Town Attorney. The Assistant Town Attorney will handle a wide variety of legal matters. The attorney will work with a variety of stakeholders including the Town Manager's office, department he, and the Town Council, and will aid the Town in its service to a highly engaged community. This is the ideal job for a local government law generalist who shares the Town of Chapel Hill values of equity, inclusion, and social justice.Essential Functions:Provides daily legal counsel to Town Council, the Town Manager, and Town departments on nearly all aspects of the Town's work, represents the Town in judicial and administrative proceedings, and advises selected Town boards and commissions.Participates, over time, in nearly all aspects of the office's work, from reviewing contracts, to advising on land use and zoning matters, to advising on employment matters, negotiating settlements, to drafting and revising ordinances and policies.Exercises independent judgment and initiative and must communicate promptly, courteously, and clearly about Town legal matters. Impeccable legal ethics and a commitment to fairness are essential.Completes all other duties as assigned.This position requires supervising and monitoring the performance of other employees.The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, with intermittent standing or stooping. The employee uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.The work is typically performed in an office. Occasional night meeting attendance required.Minimum Qualifications:Knowledge of: North Carolina laws, especially as they pertain to municipal governmentsAbility to: Work autonomously with minimal supervision, use web-based software systems, use Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or similar tools, solve problems and make sound decisions, establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers, communicate effectively orally and in writing, use strong verbal and writing skills, use strong research, organizational, and problem-solving skills, model behavior that is consistent with the Town's RESPECT values.Education: A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law is required. History of strong academic achievement preferred.Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney performing relevant, high-level legal work; or comparable legal teaching experience; or a combination thereof.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in local government or public entity law, particularly North Carolina municipal law.Experience with contract law; land use and zoning law; employment law; and/or litigation, quasi-judicial proceedings, and/or administrative hearings.Safety Considerations for this Job:You will be subject to the Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace policy.You will be subject to the Safe Driving and Accident Policy.Supplemental Information:A valid NC driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.License to practice law in North Carolina in good standing, or licensure reciprocity.Licensure in North Carolina preferred.The Town of Chapel Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.