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The Office of the City Attorney is a professional, high-quality municipal law office committed to public service. Positions in the City Attorney’s Office offer the opportunity to do meaningful, substantive legal work across a broad range of practice areas in service of the City and the people of Milwaukee.
OPEN POSITIONS
Current Job Openings
To view current opportunities and apply, please use the City of Milwaukee’s official employment portal.
All applications must be submitted through the official posting. The City Attorney’s Office is unable to accept resumes or applications outside of the City’s hiring system unless specifically stated in a job announcement.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Grow your career in the City Attorney’s Office
The Office of the City Attorney includes a range of professional and support roles that contribute to effective legal services for City government.
Attorneys
Attorneys in the City Attorney’s Office provide legal counsel to City departments and represent the City in litigation and administrative proceedings. Work may include legal research and writing, court appearances, ordinance and policy review, contract review, and advising City leadership and staff on legal requirements and risk management.
Paralegals & Legal Support Staff
Paralegals and legal support staff assist attorneys in case preparation, document management, filings, correspondence, scheduling, and maintaining accurate records. These roles are essential to the office’s efficiency, responsiveness, and professional standards.
Administrative and Operations Support
Administrative professionals support office operations and coordination, including communications, customer service, intake, scheduling, and maintaining organized workflows that enable timely legal work.
Law Clerk, Internship, and Externship Opportunities
The City Attorney’s Office may offer law clerk, internship, or externship opportunities depending on operational need and available supervision. These roles can provide exposure to municipal law practice, including legal research, writing, observation of hearings, and support for assigned projects.
WHY WORK HERE
Meaningful work. Public purpose.
Working in the Office of the City Attorney offers the opportunity to support lawful, effective city government and serve the public interest through meaningful legal work. Team members contribute to a wide range of municipal matters and collaborate with City departments to help ensure City actions are clear, enforceable, and aligned with applicable law.
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Public service that makes a difference |
| Public service with direct impact on Milwaukee's neighborhoods, government, quality of life, and people |
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World-class law office close to home |
| Professional, mission-driven environment grounded in ethical standards and legal expertise embedded in your community |
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Collaborate on substantive work |
| Handle substantive matters from day one with colleagues across disciplines and City departments |
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Competitve compensation |
| The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package centered on meeting the needs of employees and their families. |