Deputy City Attorney

Classified Details

Classified ID
2622
Description

Deputy City Attorney

City of South Burlington, VT 

JOIN OUR TEAM— Be a part of a dynamic and impactful team for one of the fastest-growing communities in the region. The Deputy City Attorney, partners closely with the City Attorney to provide trusted legal guidance to key organizational leaders across a wide range of municipal law, while also representing the City in both civil and criminal litigation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: As the Deputy City Attorney, you will:

  • Conduct thorough and accurate legal and policy research and analysis, developing legal opinions and providing general policy advice to City staff, Council, and official City boards and commissions, as requested.
  • Negotiate and prepare documents for real estate transactions and provide legal advice relating to development activities involving the city.
  • Draft and/or review legal documents (including agreements and contracts), ordinances, and other rules and regulations as required.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

  • J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
  • Admitted and licensed to practice law in the State of Vermont.
  • Admitted to practice before and in good standing with the Vermont Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court, or if not yet admitted, eligible for admission.
  • A minimum of five years' experience with a preference in the practice of municipal law.

SALARY RANGE: $93,017.60 - $123,011.20, annually

APPLY NOW: Please submit your online application, resume, and cover letter by July 13th, 2026: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/southburlington

Title
Deputy City Attorney
Salary Range
$93018 to $123011
Application Deadline
07/13/2026
Location
South Burlington, VT
Application URL
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/southburlington? 

Contact Information

Name
Sousa, Maddi
Phone Number
(802) 846-4118
Email
msousa@southburlingtonvt.gov 
Best Method of Contact
EMAIL
132619