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City Attorney
The City of Nebraska City, home of Arbor Day and the famous AppleJack Festival, seeks to hire a qualified and talented individual to become the next City Attorney. The City Attorney is a professional position responsible for conducting, coordinating, and monitoring legal matters on behalf of the City. Under the supervision of the Mayor and City Administrator, the City Attorney provides complex professional legal services to the Mayor, City Council, City Administrator, Staff, Boards and Commissions. Qualifications include a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school, be a member in good standing of the Nebraska State Bar Association, admitted by the State Supreme Court to practice law in the State of Nebraska, and be able to regularly attend court and council meetings. Three (3) years of experience as a municipal law attorney preferred. Must be able to report to work from residence within thirty (30) minutes from the time of notification. This is a full-time exempt position with an excellent benefit package. Annual salary is on an 8-step pay plan, ranging from $72,180 to $96,562. The Application and Job Description can be accessed through the links provided on this page or by contacting City Hall; please review the job description prior to applying for the position. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and complete application to Lou Leone, City Administrator, labeled “City Attorney Search”, 1409 Central Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, or electronically to lleone@nebraskacity.com. EOE. Review of applications will begin September 7, 2021. Position open until filled.