Assistant City Attorney II

Date Opened: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 12:00 AM Close Date: Friday, September 26, 2025 12:00 AM Department: City Attorney Department Salary: $106,196.00 - $132,745.00 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is Americas Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents. Our guiding principles include: Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions SUMMARY Assistant City Attorney II (Human Resources) This position is part of the City Attorneys Office and responsible for providing comprehensive legal services and representation to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and City Departments. This position is specifically responsible for advising Human Resource professionals and City management on all employment related matters to ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, regulations and standards, including litigation in defense of the City. The position is physically located at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as legal counsel to the Human Resources Department and a member of the Administrative Services Team. Provide advice and counsel to management and HR professionals in all departments on all aspects of day-to-day employment-related matters, including but not limited to hiring and termination, discrimination, retaliation, compensation, benefits, leaves of absence, and employee investigations with minimal supervision. Assist in drafting, implementation and enforcement of internal policies and procedures related to employment issues to ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and legal standards with minimal supervision. Draft position statements in response to EEOC discrimination complaints with minimal supervision. Work with outside counsel to manage employment litigation, facilitate discovery, and consult on key decisions. Develop, provide, and deliver proactive training to Human Resources professionals and management on a wide variety of employment law matters with minimal supervision. Represent the City in pending litigation, administrative board hearings and appeals in federal and state courts as needed. Prepare pleadings, statements, memoranda, briefs; draft and negotiate settlements and other legal documents; efficiently and effectively manage discovery, including depositions with minimal supervision. Stay abreast of local, state and federal law and legislation affecting recruitment, hiring, and employee benefits. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of constitutional, federal, state, and local laws affecting municipal government employers. Comfortable interfacing with and providing counsel to City executives and HR professionals. Ability to prepare and litigate employment cases with minimal supervision. Possess prior litigation experience with federal and state courts. Knowledge of local rules, civil procedures, and rules of evidence. Ability to master new material quickly, manage diverse legal portfolio and handle fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Ability to review contracts, analyze data, identify trends and recommend solutions with minimal supervision. Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving, research and writing skills. Ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the organization. Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and current license to practice law in North Carolina. Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney for Assistant City Attorney I; minimum of five (5) years for Assistant City Attorney II. Based on the years of experience and qualifications of the candidate, this position can be filled as an ACA I or ACA II. Less relevant experience for each position may be considered if experience includes significant concentration in municipal law. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check. Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments. The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior. Our culture is to serve the community honorably. HOW TO APPLY Apply online. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays. For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us. The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120. BENEFITS The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Click here to learn more about the City of Charlottes benefits. The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Our City, Our Mission When you join the City of Charlotte, you become part of Team Charlotte a dedicated group of professionals working together to make a meaningful impact on our community and its future. The City of Charlotte has more than 8,000 employees working across 19 departments to serve close to 1 million residents. From public safety and clean water to transportation, housing and an international airport, our teams deliver essential services to keep Charlotte connected, safe and empowered with opportunity for all. As public servants, we are guided by a clear mission: to be committed to exceptional service every day. No matter the department or role, every team member plays a part in helping our city grow, thrive and meet the needs of those who rely on us. We are a values-driven organization, working collaboratively, acting with integrity and delivering reliable results. We embrace a forward-thinking mindset, encouraging curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement. The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.