Closing Date: 15th November, 2026
Description:
Job Summary:This position directs the provision of legal services to the Mayor, City Council, department directors, and support staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited school of law.
- Five years of general practice experience or two years of Municipal or County Government Law Experience is preferred.
- Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
- Current membership in the State Bar of Alabama.
- Eventual residency in Decatur, Alabama
- Knowledge of local, state and federal law.
- Knowledge of legal research principles.
- Knowledge of civil litigation and liability claims.
- Knowledge of relevant federal, state and city laws, regulations, and ordinances.
- Knowledge of the rules of courtroom procedure and the rules of evidence.
- Knowledge of departmental functions, programs and services.
- Knowledge of computers and job related software programs.
- Skill in producing persuasive legal arguments.
- Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
- Skill in training and supervising personnel.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
Supplemental Information:
Guidelines
Local, state and federal rules, statutes, codes, ordinances and regulations. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines.
- The work consists of varied legal, management and supervisory duties. The variety and volume of issues to be managed contributes to the complexity of the position.
- The purpose of this position is to direct the provision of legal services to the City of Decatur. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of a variety of city operations.
Contacts:
- Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, elected and appointed officials, law enforcement personnel, attorneys, insurance agents and adjusters, business owners, and members of the general public.
- Contacts are typically to provide services; to give or exchange information; to resolve problems; to motivate or influence persons; or to justify, defend or negotiate matters.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and distinguishes between shades of color.
- The work is typically performed in an office.
This position has direct supervision over Assistant City Attorney, City Prosecutor, and Legal Assistant.
