Assistant City Attorney Senior

The City of Gresham's City Attorney’s Office is seeking to add an entry-level or experienced municipal attorney with interest or experience in two or more of the following practice areas: construction contracting and disputes; public contracting; real estate and eminent domain law; environmental law; complex land use matters; labor and employment law; enforcement of city codes; public safety and law enforcement; civil rights and nondiscrimination; and/or general governmental law with a desire to learn new subject areas as the need arises. The successful candidate may be hired as an Assistant City Attorney or as a Senior Assistant City Attorney depending upon years of relevant experience, demonstrated expertise and skills, education, and other qualifications. The annual salary range for the Assistant City Attorney position is **$113,739.00 to $147,835.00.** The annual salary range for the Senior Assistant City Attorney position is **$132,631.00 to $172,371.00.** Initial placement in either salary range is dependent upon work experience, skill set, education, relevant certifications/licenses, and pay equity requirements. Promotion from the Assistant to Senior Assistant level is based upon performance and years of experience. Gresham offers a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, City paid 6% PERS contribution, monthly HRA-Veba contribution, and more. You can find more information here: [Employee Benefits | City of Gresham (greshamoregon.gov)](https://greshamoregon.gov/Employee-Benefits/) Please contact City Attorney Ellen Van Riper for more information about this opportunity at ellen.vanriper@greshamoregon.gov. **This job announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. First review of applications will occur on August 3, 2026.** The Gresham City Attorney's Office offers a supportive, collaborative, and constantly evolving work environment in a progressive city government. The City Attorney's Office values work-life balance, flexibility, and supports a combination of in-office with some remote work allowed, consistent with business needs. The City's full legal team includes the City Attorney, a Deputy City Attorney, one or two Senior Assistant City Attorneys, and one or two Assistant City Attorneys. The Office also includes risk management professionals and support staff. The City Attorney’s Office provides legal counsel on a wide variety of municipal topics such as public safety, land use and development, urban renewal, real estate, economic development, public works, public contracting, employment and labor law, constitutional law, and general governmental law. The team's legal work also supports City operations and programs for small business incentives, local purchasing, financing economic development projects, internal operations, rental housing inspections, public/private partnerships, citizen involvement, code enforcement, innovative land use initiatives, and other programs. As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced, and rewarding. We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating Fairness, Access, Respect, and Accountability (FARA) in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences, and cultural pe…