Assistant City Attorney - Environmental Focused
Join a Leading Environmental Utility: Assistant City Attorney – Environmental Services
The City of Springfield is seeking an experienced legal professional to serve as an Assistant City Attorney, focusing on the Department of Environmental Services. This is a unique opportunity to practice law in a specialized area that helps shape Springfield’s future through environmental compliance and utility operations.
You will provide advanced legal services for Environmental Services, including Clean Water Services and Solid Waste Management. Responsibilities include advising on regulations related to water quality, stormwater, wastewater, and solid waste, and working directly with agencies such as the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Agency.
This role is ideal for attorneys with a background in environmental law who want to make a meaningful impact. Springfield’s utilities are recognized for their innovation, award-winning performance, and advanced treatment technologies. You will join a high-performing team that values forward thinking, problem solving, and public service.
If you thrive in complex legal work, enjoy collaboration, and want to contribute to a community’s long-term success and quality of life, please submit your application.
This Assistant City Attorney position may be filled at any level (Assistant City Attorney III-V; please see "Functions" below for additional information) dependent on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
About the Law Department
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About the Environmental Services Department
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Benefits
City of Springfield employees enjoy competitive benefits including an Employee Health coverage plan that provides coverage with zero-dollar premiums to employees who work at least 30 hours per week., generous paid leave time, a LAGERS pension program, which is 100% paid by the City and requires no employee contribution., and Life/Dental/Cafeteria Plan options. To read further about the City's benefits, click here.
Qualifications and Requirements
The minimum requirements for an Assistant City Attorney V are provided below.
- Graduation from an accredited law school;
AND
- Ten years of law experience;
- Must be licensed to practice law by the State of Missouri, or have the ability to obtain licensure within one year of employment.
The minimum requirements for an Assistant City Attorney IV are provided below.
- Graduation from an accredited law school;
AND
- Eight years of legal experience.
- Must be licensed to practice law by the State of Missouri.
The minimum requirements for an Assistant City Attorney III are provided below.
- Graduation from an accredited law school;
AND
- Five years of experience in the practice of law.
- Must be licensed to practice law by the State of Missouri.
- Assistant City Attorney V
- Salary: $88,088.00 - $150,113.60
- Assistant City Attorney IV
- Salary: $74,484.80 - $126,900.80
- Assistant City Attorney III
- Salary: $69,326.40 - $118,185.60