City Attorney

Our Mission

American Fork City's mission is to provide excellence in service to residents, visitors, and business community to foster a high quality of life.

Core Responsibilities

American Fork City is seeking a City Attorney to serve as the Citys chief legal advisor, strengthen enterprise risk management, and oversee delivery of timely, practical legal services.

Key responsibilities include advising the Mayor, City Council, City Administrator, and department leadership; drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, procurement documents, development agreements, and policies; managing civil litigation, claims, and legal risk; ensuring compliance with Utah public meetings/records requirements and municipal procedures; coordinating with the City prosecutor and outside counsel; and building effective workflows for an in-house legal function.

Required qualifications/skills:
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active Utah law license; member in good standing with the Utah State Bar
- Deep knowledge of Utah municipal law (land use, employment, contracts, real property, code enforcement, immunity)
- Strong research, drafting, negotiation, advocacy, and executive-level communication skills

Apply to help guide City decision-making with integrity and sound judgment.

How Your Days Flow

Your day is structured around clear, time-sensitive counsel: you shift between scheduled leadership meetings and focused blocks for drafting, review, and legal analysis. You may start with agenda prep and real-time guidance during a Council or executive discussion, then move to refining ordinance language, aligning contract terms with City objectives, or pressure-testing development proposals for legal exposure. Throughout the day you triage incoming issues—claims, employment questions, records requests—setting priorities and communicating concise options. You also maintain steady coordination with the prosecutor and outside counsel, tracking matter status and costs, and closing the loop with departments so guidance is understood, documented, and implemented.

Total Rewards

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k); Life Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; Competitive Salary; Paid Time Off; and Employee Discounts. As well as working alongside knowledgeable, approachable colleagues who value teamwork.