City Attorney

City Attorney

March 20, 2026

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Experience Required: Two (2) years of experience in municipal law or related field, preferred. Significant knowledge of the legal subject matter involved with departmental or legal area assignment, such as labor and employment law, is required.

Minimum Education Requirements: Graduation from an accredited law school

Direct Supervisor: Mayor and Council

Supervisory Responsibility: The City Attorney’s “client” is the City as represented, at various times, by the Mayor, a majority of the City Council, the City Administrator or the laws of the City as expressed in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Nixa or all of the foregoing.

Primary Work Location: Office Setting

Certification: Must be licensed to practice law by the State of Missouri or have the ability to obtain licensure by the date of employment.

Salary: $149,090-$162,508 Annually

Job Summary: The City Attorney represents the City of Nixa in all legal matters.