Assistant City Attorney – Municipal Prosecutor – Camden City.

Njslom; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal legal department in the UK seeks an Assistant City Attorney to handle multiple legal matters, represent the city in court, and assist in legal research. Requires a Juris Doctor degree, admission to practice law, and 2–5 years of relevant experience. Salary range is $60,000 – $110,000. Please send your resume and cover letter to the city attorney.

Qualifications

• Admitted in good standing to practice law in New Jersey or able to obtain admittance within one year.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in municipal law, tort litigation, or criminal prosecution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Municipal Prosecutor in Municipal Court.
• Provide legal representation to the City in judiciary and administrative proceedings.
• Prepare pleadings and participate in case preparation for litigation.

Skills

Persuasive oral and written communication

Meticulous legal research

Detail-oriented

Ability to manage a high caseload

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree

Job description

Assistant City Attorney – Municipal Prosecutor – Camden City

The Camden City Attorney’s Office is seeking an Assistant City Attorney to join our team. If you are looking for a challenging, dynamic, and fast‑paced environment to practice law, the Camden Law Department is for you. We are looking for innovative problem solvers, exceptional legal thinkers, and team players to represent one of America’s historic cities. This position is important, rewarding, and hard work. The municipal law portfolio covers a wide variety of practice areas, and as a member of our team you can expect to handle multiple legal matters simultaneously.

• Serve as a Municipal Prosecutor in Municipal Court.
• Provide legal representation to the City in judiciary and administrative proceedings, including trial and appellate work.
• Prepare pleadings and participate in case preparation for litigation, coordinate with outside counsel, and negotiate settlements.
• Advise City officials and agencies regarding government contracting, commercial contracting, municipal law, and related topics.
• Negotiate transactions and draft contracts.
• Draft and interpret City ordinances, rules and regulations, and charter requirements.
• Conduct and/or supervise legal research.
• Assist other attorneys in specialized areas with research and related activities.
• Prepare timely and appropriate responses to inquiries from the general public about public information and municipal regulations and procedures.
• Facilitate major property acquisitions for City projects, including title work, document preparation, and condemnations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills: Persuasive oral and written communicator; meticulous legal researcher; detail oriented; proficient in a fast‑paced environment working on multiple tasks; exceptional organizer with the ability to manage a high caseload with limited support staff.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Admitted in good standing to practice law in the State of New Jersey or able to obtain admittance within one year.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in municipal law, tort litigation, criminal prosecution, or complex transactional law.

• Preferred 5–7 years of experience in municipal law, tort litigation, criminal prosecution, or complex transactional law.
• Significant trial experience in New Jersey is a plus.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $110,000.

Please send your resume and cover letter via email to Daniel S. Blackburn, City Attorney, at [e-mail].