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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for city attorney in Raleigh, NC is $163,251.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,000.00 and $194,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A City Attorney is the chief legal advisor for a city government, providing legal counsel to city officials, departments, and agencies. They represent the city in legal matters, including litigation, contracts, and ordinance enforcement. The City Attorney ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws while drafting and reviewing legal documents. They may also prosecute or defend the city in court and help shape policies to minimize legal risks.

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A typical day for a City Attorney involves drafting and reviewing ordinances and contracts, providing legal advice to city departments, representing the city in court or administrative hearings, and responding to inquiries from city officials. The role often requires attending city council meetings, collaborating with law enforcement, and handling liability claims against the city. City Attorneys work closely with colleagues in legal departments and other municipal staff, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment. Due to the wide variety of legal issues municipalities face, the position offers diverse and challenging work every day.

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A City Attorney must possess deep knowledge of municipal law, strong legal research and writing abilities, and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree with a valid state bar license. Experience with case management software, legal research platforms like Westlaw or LexisNexis, and familiarity with government procedures is often required. Exceptional negotiation, public speaking, and interpersonal skills help City Attorneys advise city officials and represent the municipality effectively. These skills are critical to ensure efficient legal compliance, mitigate risk for the city, and provide sound counsel to public entities.

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Infographic showing various City Attorney job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 80% In-person, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $163,251 per year, or $78.5 per hour.

Right-of-Way Acquisition Specialist

City of Durham

Durham, NC • On-site

$31.15 - $48.27/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

City Of Durham (North Carolina) rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

56th of 844 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Position Description Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. Hiring Range: $31.15 - $48.27 Hourly Work Day/Hours: 8:00 a.m

to 5:00 p.m. /Monday - Friday The General Services Department's innovative, highly qualified, service-oriented individuals support the City we love. Building and maintaining city facilities and public spaces is what we do

Promoting our enviable quality of life and serving as a foundation of a healthy economy is why we do it. If you're interested in applying your unique skills to meaningful work while growing in your career, our team is for you. The General Services Department's Real Estate Division is seeking an experienced right-of-way acquisition specialist for a six-month assignment to support real estate acquisition activities for the City's capital improvement projects.

This position acquires property rights needed for City projects and works closely with project managers, engineers, attorneys, consultants, and property owners throughout the acquisition process. The position requires someone who can work independently and manage multiple acquisition projects. The assignment may be extended based on business needs.

Duties/Responsibilities Acquires easements, fee simple interests, and other property rights in accordance with established policies and procedures; negotiates with property owners and other interested parties. Prepares option agreements, acquisition documents, reports, records, and correspondence; maintains databases and project tracking systems; ensures accuracy and compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Coordinates with project managers, engineers, surveyors, appraisers, attorneys, consultants, property owners, residents, businesses, and external agencies; responds to requests, inquiries, and complaints; prepares acquisition files for referral to the City Attorney's Office when condemnation is necessary.

Reviews project plans, plats, surveys, legal descriptions, and related engineering documents to understand proposed acquisitions and identify potential issues affecting property rights. Coordinates approvals through City Council, as required. Utilizes Microsoft Office, GIS, Register of Deeds records, Tax Assessor records, CityWorks, and other public resources to research property information and maintain accurate project records.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's Degree in business administration or a directly related field One year of real estate experience Valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another states driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire Additional Preferred Skills Active North Carolina Real Estate Broker License. Experience with municipal right-of-way acquisition. Experience with NCDOT and/or federally funded right-of-way projects.

ADA and Other Requirements PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADA-Sedentary Work Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS Sedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Walking and standing are required only occasionally. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an indoor, office and/or outdoor environment. May be expected to travel to external organizations and locations.

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