City Attorney

The City Attorney is a highly skilled lawyer with a passion for public service. The City Attorney brings a mix of analytical and proactive legal skills paired with a solid background in governmental affairs to direct and manage the City Attorney’s office. This position serves as the chief legal advisor, strategically manages all legal activities and civil litigation for the City, and has the responsibility for providing high-quality, cost-effective legal advice and services. The City Attorney collaborates across the organization to produce the highest quality results while working towards accomplishing the City’s vision, goals, and strategic plan.

The City Attorney is statutorily defined as an officer of the City and also serves as the City’s parliamentarian. Successful candidates will possess a J.D. and the following:

• Two to five years of direct supervisory experience required in guiding, managing, and inspiring a team.
• Ten to eleven years experience of professionally responsible and managerial legal experience, with two to five years of litigation experience related to public sector law, litigation, advisory, and transactional governmental matters.

Please see our recruitment brochure for more details on this position and the City of Wauwatosa: www.wauwatosa.net/home/showdocument?id=6140

The starting pay for this position ranges from $129,272 – 165,173 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. This is complemented by an excellent benefits package, a robust wellness program, an on-site fitness center, a free workplace clinic, paid parental leave, generous paid holidays and vacation, a pension plan, volunteer time off, a flexible workplace environment and the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals who have a passion for public service.