Join a Leading Environmental Utility: Assistant City Attorney – Environmental Services
The City of Springfield is seeking an experienced legal professional to serve as an Assistant City Attorney, focusing on the Department of Environmental Services. This is a unique opportunity to practice law in a specialized area that helps shape Springfield’s future through environmental compliance and utility operations.
You will provide advanced legal services for Environmental Services, including Clean Water Services and Solid Waste Management. Responsibilities include advising on regulations related to water quality, stormwater, wastewater, and solid waste, and working directly with agencies such as the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Agency.
This role is ideal for attorneys with a background in environmental law who want to make a meaningful impact. Springfield’s utilities are recognized for their innovation, award-winning performance, and advanced treatment technologies. You will join a high-performing team that values forward thinking, problem solving, and public service.
If you thrive in complex legal work, enjoy collaboration, and want to contribute to a community’s long-term success and quality of life, please submit your application.
This Assistant City Attorney position may be filled at any level (Assistant City Attorney III-V; please see "Functions" below for additional information) dependent on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
About the Law Department For more information about the Law Department, click here.
About the Environmental Services Department For more information about the Environmental Services Department, click here.
Benefits City of Springfield employees enjoy competitive benefits including an Employee Health coverage plan that provides coverage with zero-dollar premiums to employees who work at least 30 hours per week., generous paid leave time, a LAGERS pension program, which is 100% paid by the City and requires no employee contribution., and Life/Dental/Cafeteria Plan options. To read further about the City's benefits, click here.
Qualifications and Requirements:
The minimum requirements for an Assistant City Attorney V are provided below.
Graduation from an accredited law school;
AND
Ten years of law experience;
Licensing/Certification
Must be licensed to practice law by the State of Missouri, or have the ability to obtain licensure within one year of employment.
The minimum requirements for an Assistant City Attorney IV are provided below.
Graduation from an accredited law school;
AND
Eight years of legal experience.
Licensing/Certification
Must be licensed to practice law by the State of Missouri.
The minimum requirements for an Assistant City Attorney III are provided below.
Graduation from an accredited law school;
AND
Five years of experience in the practice of law.
Licensing/Certification
Must be licensed to practice law by the State of Missouri.
For more information on essential functions and other requirements for the various Assistant City Attorney positions, please see the job descriptions below.
City Mission Statement
The people of our community are the only reason we are here. Therefore, we are committed to working with the community to provide ethical and responsible local government so that everyone can enjoy the benefits of living and working in Springfield.
We will achieve this through:
Integrity and Pride of Service - In everything we say and do, and with dedication to quality.
Cooperation and Communication - With one another and with citizens to ensure open government and open management with no surprises.
Continuous Improvement of Services - Through cost-effective utilization of people, materials, and technology.
Leadership and Knowledge - Through staff training and development.
Innovation - In how we meet present and future needs of our city.
