Assistant City Attorney

City of Eugene
United States, Oregon, Eugene
Mar 08, 2026
The City of Eugene City Attorney’s Office is seeking an Assistant City Attorney responsible for focusing on providing legal services with a focus on civil litigation. Application Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026, at 5: 00 p.m. P.T. Accepting Online Applications Only Classification: This position may be filled at either the Assistant City Attorney 1 or Assistant City Attorney 2 Level. Salary: Assistant City Attorney 1: $97,614.40 - $131,809 Annually Assistant City Attorney 2: $132,059.20 - $178,297.60 Annually The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials Benefits: The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Assistant City Attorney 1 Experience: Some experience in the practice of civil defense law, preferably in Oregon. Training: Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school. A judicial clerkship after graduation is desirable. Assistant City Attorney 2 Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the practice of civil defense law, preferably in a governmental setting. Admitted to practice law as a member of the Oregon State Bar or expect to be admitted within six (6) months of appointment to position. Training: Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school. A judicial clerkship after graduation is desirable License or Certificates: Admission to the Bar of the State of Oregon; admission to practice law before State of Oregon courts within six months of hire. Completion of on-going continuing legal education in accordance with the requirements of the State Bar. Possession of or ability to obtain, and maintain an appropriate, valid Oregon driver's license. Background: Must pass a background check and have the ability to obtain a CJIS level 3 certification within 90 days of hire. Supplemental Information Selection Process: Applicants wishing to be considered for this role must complete a City of Eugene on-line application and attach a recent resume. TO APPLY Click and Apply button to review the full job description and follow the application process. Salary/Compensation: $97,614 - $178,297 per year recblid bhexr1t7mht36ptxk0ooys5lsn31rz