Long-time Saint Joseph City Attorney Lisa Robertson is moving back to Kansas.

Robertson accepted a position in Topeka as the director of the Legal Department consisting of the three sections of municipal law, litigation and prosecution. The state Capitol has a population of 127,000. She starts her new job Sept. 28.

Deputy city attorney Bryan Carter will serve as interim city attorney in Saint Joseph until a new director is named.

Robertson earned her bachelors degree in journalism from Kansas State and her law degree from KU.

She began work for the city of Saint Joseph in 1993 as an assistant city attorney. She became city attorney a year later.

“Lisa’s advice and counsel has served elected officials, city managers, department directors and staff exceptionally well during her tenure,” said City Manager Bruce Woody. “Her peers, friends and co-workers will miss her, but are excited for her new opportunity in Topeka.”