ATTORNEY (Mobile County Revenue Commission)

City Of Mobile
  • Mobile, AL
  • $78,804–$84,852 Per Year
5 days ago

Job Description

ATTORNEY (Mobile County Revenue Commission)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Mobile County, AL

Job Type

01-Full-time Permanent

Job Number

#42802-0726

Department

Mobile County Revenue Commission

Division

Revenue Commissioner II

Opening Date

08/05/2026

Closing Date

9/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

Max Number of Applicants

275

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

General Information

This is professional legal work in providing counsel to the employing jurisdiction and those acting on behalf of the jurisdiction in areas of governmental, municipal, real property, and other relevant areas of law.

JurisdictionStarting SalaryMobile County$78,804 - $84,852

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Attainment of a minimum Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited school of law and a minimum of one year experience as a practicing attorney performing legal work, preferably in governmental or municipal law; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirements:

Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama and must possess or obtain admission to practice in the Southern District of Alabama within 6 months of employment. Must possess a valid drivers license from state of residence.

Description

For details, please see the Class Specifications | Attorney - Mobile County Revenue Commission | Class Spec Details

Important Information

All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Please note that this job posting will close once 275 applications have been received.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers

The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:

  • 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)

  • 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation

  • 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)

  • Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)

  • Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)

  • Retirement plans

  • Employee Credit Union

  • Promotion by competitive exam

  • Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases

  • Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

01

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary?

  • Yes
  • No

04

This job posting will be used to fill a full-time, 40 hour a week position of Attorney with the Mobile County Revenue Commission. Are you interested in a full-time position?

  • Yes
  • No

05

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.

  • High School or GED
  • 1 year of college
  • 2 years of college
  • Associate Degree
  • 3 years of college
  • 4 years of college
  • Bachelors degree
  • Bachelors degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Masters Degree
  • Bachelors degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)
  • Masters degree
  • Masters degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree
  • Juris Doctor
  • Doctoral degree

06

Are you licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama?

  • Yes
  • No

07

Do you possess a valid drivers license? A valid drivers license is not expired. Please check the expiration date on your drivers license to ensure it is current. While attachment of a valid drivers license is not required on this application, you will need to produce a valid drivers license at the point of hire.

  • Yes
  • No

08

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your experience as a practicing attorney performing legal and trial work.

  • None
  • 6 months
  • 1 year
  • 1 year and 6 months
  • 2 years
  • 2 years and 6 months
  • 3 years
  • 3 years and 6 months
  • 4 years
  • 4 years and 6 months
  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • 7 years
  • 8 years
  • 9 years
  • 10 years
  • 11 years
  • 12 years or more

09

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have as an attorney performing legal in governmental law.

  • None
  • 6 months
  • 1 year
  • 1 year and 6 months
  • 2 years
  • 2 years and 6 months
  • 3 years
  • 3 years and 6 months
  • 4 years
  • 4 years and 6 months
  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • 7 years
  • 8 years
  • 9 years
  • 10 years
  • 11 years
  • 12 years or more

10

Do you have experience in tax, public sector, or real property law?

  • Yes
  • No

11

Describe any work experience you have providing legal counsel and developing legal documents on various operational functions such as contracts, third-party claims, lawsuits, human resource matters, and claims against the agency. If you have no experience in this area, indicate "none" in the space below.

12

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration.

  • I am not a veteran.
  • I am not an honorably discharged veteran.
  • I am an honorably discharged veteran.
  • I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran.
  • I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran.
  • I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran.

13

Please provide details regarding your/your spouses Veterans status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.

14

Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer Mobile Civil Service

Address P.O. Box 66794

1809 Government Street

Mobile, Alabama, 36660-1794

Phone 251 470-7727

Website http://www.personnelboard.org

Numbers & Facts

LocationMobile, AL
Salary$78,804–$84,852 Per Year

Skills

  • Attorneyunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Government Regulationsunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • Human Resourcesunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Legal Documentsunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Litigationunmatched
  • Retirement Planunmatched
  • Secondary Schoolunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Training Programunmatched

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