City Attorney

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Morganton is accepting applications for the position of City Attorney to join the leadership team.  This position serves at the pleasure of the board, but works with a wide range of departments on a day-to-day basis.  Previous experience representing a NC municipal corporation and familiarity with pertinent federal, state, and local laws is strongly preferred.  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree and from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor; and licensed to practice law in North Carolina is required. Morganton offers a competitive employment contract, salary commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, and participation in the benefit programs, including participation in the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System (NCLGERS) and the NC State Health Plan.  Please view our recruiting brochure and job description for additional information. 

Please submit a resume and a complete job application to Rus Scherer,  Human Resources Director, via email at rscherer@morgantonnc.gov or mail to City of Morganton, NC Attention Rus Scherer, PO Box 3448, Morganton, NC 28680-3448.  Position is becoming vacant due to a retirement this summer. 

The City of Morganton is an equal-opportunity employer entity. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.