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City Attorney - City of Ames, IA
- Ames, Iowa
- City of Ames, IA
$150,000+
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Undergraduate Programs Specialist
- Ames, Iowa
- Iowa State University
- Full Time
- Education and Training
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- Ames, Iowa
- Iowa State University
- Full Time
- Education and Training
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Undergraduate Programs Specialist
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- Jobcase
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31B Military Police (68621)
- Ames, Nebraska
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
92W Water Treatment Specialist (68621)
- Ames, Nebraska
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Federal Government
38B Civil Affairs Specialist (68621)
- Ames, Nebraska
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
31E Correction Detention Specialist (68621)
- Ames, Nebraska
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
35F Intelligence Analyst (68621)
- Ames, Nebraska
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
37F Psychological Operations (68621)
- Ames, Nebraska
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
12Y Geospatial Engineer (68621)
- Ames, Nebraska
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Federal Government
25U Signal Operations Support Specialist (68621)
- Ames, Nebraska
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
92S Shower & Laundry Specialist (68621)
- Ames, Nebraska
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
35L Counterintelligence Agent (68621)
- Ames, Nebraska
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
35A Military Intelligence Officer (68621)
- Ames, Nebraska
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
92M Mortuary Affairs Specialist (68621)
- Ames, Nebraska
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government

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City Attorney - City of Ames, IA
- Ames, Iowa United States
- City of Ames, IA
- Sep 18, 2026
- $150,000+ - Full Time
City of Ames, IA

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- $150,000+
- Full Time
- Sep 18, 2026
Job Description
Are you a seasoned municipal attorney who can advise elected officials with clarity, translate complex law into plain language, and lead a talented legal team? If so, apply to be the City of Ames’s next City Attorney!

We’re looking for an exceptional legal leader who is:

A trusted, forward-facing advisor to the City Council, department directors, and the public

A strong land use and local government generalist who balances risk with sound, practical counsel

A confident litigator and problem solver who reads, interprets, and applies the law — then explains it in plain terms

Ames is a vibrant, progressive community of roughly 68,000 residents in the heart of central Iowa. Home to Iowa State University and located in Story County about 35 miles north of the state capital of Des Moines. Ames operates under a council-manager form of government. The Mayor and City Council set policy, while a professional City Manager oversees day-to-day operations.

The City Attorney’s Office provides full-service legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, city staff, and the City’s boards and commissions, and when available to the city-owned Mary Greeley Medical Center. The City Attorney reports to the Mayor and City Council.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded local government attorney with strong land use expertise and the judgment to balance risk with practical, business-minded counsel.

Required qualifications include:

Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree

Admission to practice in Iowa state courts, or the ability to obtain admission within six months of appointment

Five (5) years of experience in general legal practice, including at least one year in litigation, negotiation, and contract law

Some experience in municipal or government law

Must pass a credit and background check

Preferred qualifications include:

At least three (3) years in management and supervisory capacity over legal staff and/or a department

At least one (1) year of experience in real estate law or construction contracts

Demonstrated experience in land use, municipal utilities, and/or property tax matters

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to DOQ.

Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/ames-ia-city-attorney/

For more information on this position, contact:

Michael D. Mallinoff, Esq. | Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment

Strategic Government Resources

[email protected]

443-336-5772

Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/ames-ia-city-attorney/
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Our executive recruiting services are unequaled, providing a high degree of personal attention to each executive search that is conducted. Our role is to find the person who is the very best possible match for your organization.

SGR devotes tremendous energy to understanding your organization's unique culture, environment, and local issues to ensure a great "fit" with regard to values, philosophy, and management style.
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City Attorney - City of Ames, IA

Undergraduate Programs Specialist

Program Specialist II

Undergraduate Programs Specialist

31B Military Police (68621)

92W Water Treatment Specialist (68621)

38B Civil Affairs Specialist (68621)

31E Correction Detention Specialist (68621)

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