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City Attorney roles at municipalities and public agencies can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires the employer to document recruitment efforts before filing. Government legal departments sponsoring foreign attorneys must satisfy DOL prevailing-wage requirements and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers were displaced.
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City of Greenville, Georgia
The City of Greenville is seeking qualified legal counsel to serve as City Attorney. This position provides legal advice and representation to the City Council and municipal government in matters of local governance, regulatory authority, and municipal operations.
This is an opportunity to serve a growing community committed to lawful governance, transparency, and responsible public service.
Position Overview
The City Attorney serves as legal advisor to the City Council as a governing body and provides guidance to city officials and staff on matters of municipal law.
The selected attorney will be expected to provide independent, charter-compliant legal advice and support the City in maintaining sound legal and ethical practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend regular City Council meetings held on the 1st Tuesday of each month, at 6 p.m.
- Advise the City Council on municipal governance and procedural matters
- Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and policies
- Provide legal guidance on zoning, land use, code enforcement, and development matters
- Assist with compliance under the Georgia Open Meetings and Open Records laws
- Represent or coordinate representation of the City in legal proceedings as needed
- Provide general municipal legal counsel to city leadership and departments
Desired Qualifications
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia
- Experience in local government or public sector law
- Georgia municipal law experience preferred
- Knowledge of local government procedures, ethics requirements, and public transparency laws
- Experience advising elected officials and public boards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to provide clear, practical legal guidance in a public meeting setting
- Experience working with small to mid-sized cities is preferred
Compensation Structure
Compensation will be based on an hourly rate only. The City seeks a fair and sustainable arrangement that reflects the needs of the community.
Term of Service
The City Attorney is appointed by the City Council. The appointment term and renewal structure will be established by Council action in accordance with the City Charter.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: February 23, 2026
Interested candidates should submit:
- Cover letter outlining municipal law experience
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Proposed hourly rate
- List of three professional references
Applications should be submitted to:
Mary Bray, Mayor Pro Tem
cityofgreenville.marybray@gmail.com
The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified attorneys committed to public service and ethical municipal governance.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $180.00 - $225.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 5 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greenville, GA 30222
City Attorney – Request for Qualifications
City of Greenville, Georgia
The City of Greenville is seeking qualified legal counsel to serve as City Attorney. This position provides legal advice and representation to the City Council and municipal government in matters of local governance, regulatory authority, and municipal operations.
This is an opportunity to serve a growing community committed to lawful governance, transparency, and responsible public service.
Position Overview
The City Attorney serves as legal advisor to the City Council as a governing body and provides guidance to city officials and staff on matters of municipal law.
The selected attorney will be expected to provide independent, charter-compliant legal advice and support the City in maintaining sound legal and ethical practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend regular City Council meetings held on the 1st Tuesday of each month, at 6 p.m.
- Advise the City Council on municipal governance and procedural matters
- Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and policies
- Provide legal guidance on zoning, land use, code enforcement, and development matters
- Assist with compliance under the Georgia Open Meetings and Open Records laws
- Represent or coordinate representation of the City in legal proceedings as needed
- Provide general municipal legal counsel to city leadership and departments
Desired Qualifications
- Member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia
- Experience in local government or public sector law
- Georgia municipal law experience preferred
- Knowledge of local government procedures, ethics requirements, and public transparency laws
- Experience advising elected officials and public boards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to provide clear, practical legal guidance in a public meeting setting
- Experience working with small to mid-sized cities is preferred
Compensation Structure
Compensation will be based on an hourly rate only. The City seeks a fair and sustainable arrangement that reflects the needs of the community.
Term of Service
The City Attorney is appointed by the City Council. The appointment term and renewal structure will be established by Council action in accordance with the City Charter.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: February 23, 2026
Interested candidates should submit:
- Cover letter outlining municipal law experience
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Proposed hourly rate
- List of three professional references
Applications should be submitted to:
Mary Bray, Mayor Pro Tem
cityofgreenville.marybray@gmail.com
The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified attorneys committed to public service and ethical municipal governance.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $180.00 - $225.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 5 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greenville, GA 30222
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a City Attorney
Verify your bar admission covers PERM eligibility
PERM requires that your credentials meet the job's minimum requirements at the time you accepted the offer, not at filing. Confirm your foreign law degree and any U.S. bar admission satisfy the posted position requirements before the employer begins recruitment.
Target municipal employers with prior EB sponsorship history
Public-sector legal departments that have sponsored before understand the PERM recruitment process and internal approvals required. Use Migrate Mate to filter City Attorney openings at agencies with active green card sponsorship history, saving you from employers unfamiliar with the process.
Request a prevailing-wage determination early
DOL must certify the prevailing wage before PERM recruitment begins. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the Legal Occupations category in your target jurisdiction so you can negotiate a compliant offer and avoid delays caused by a wage underpayment finding.
Understand how EB-2 versus EB-3 affects your priority date
City Attorney roles typically require a J.D., qualifying for EB-2 advanced-degree classification. Filing under EB-2 can shorten your wait for most countries of birth, but confirm which category your employer plans to file under before accepting an offer.
Document specialized practice areas during PERM recruitment
Municipal legal roles often require niche expertise such as land use, public finance, or labor relations. PERM job descriptions that reference your specific specialization narrow the U.S. worker pool legitimately and strengthen the employer's recruitment documentation submitted to DOL.
Prepare for the I-140 and adjustment of status timeline
After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS. You can concurrently file I-485 for adjustment of status once a visa number is available. For most countries of birth at the EB-3 level, visa numbers are current, reducing total wait time significantly.
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Find City Attorney JobsCity Attorney Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a city or municipal government sponsor a foreign attorney for a green card?
Yes. Municipal governments and public agencies can sponsor foreign professionals through the PERM labor certification process, followed by an I-140 petition filed with USCIS. The employer must conduct DOL-prescribed recruitment, document that no qualified U.S. workers applied, and pay at least the prevailing wage for the City Attorney role in that jurisdiction.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for City Attorney roles?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not temporary status. Unlike the H-1B, EB-2 and EB-3 categories have no annual lottery and no hard two- or three-year status limit. PERM takes longer to initiate, often 12 to 24 months from recruitment to I-140 approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residence rather than a renewable nonimmigrant visa.
What O*NET classification applies to City Attorney positions for PERM purposes?
City Attorney roles typically fall under the O*NET classification for Lawyers, which is designated as a Job Zone 5 specialty occupation requiring an advanced degree. The specific SOC code your employer uses on the PERM application affects the prevailing-wage level DOL assigns, so confirming the correct classification before filing is important for wage compliance.
Where can I find City Attorney jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for City Attorney and public-sector legal roles where employers have green card sponsorship history. This filters out postings from agencies that haven't gone through PERM before, so you spend time only on opportunities where the sponsorship infrastructure already exists.
Does the PERM process require a City Attorney to have already passed a U.S. bar exam?
It depends on the job requirements the employer posts. If the position requires admission to the relevant state bar, you must meet that requirement at the time the job offer was made. Some municipalities post City Attorney roles requiring only a J.D. and eligibility for admission, which can accommodate foreign-trained lawyers still completing bar licensing steps.
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