Assistant City Attorney I - Rochester

Centennial Lakes Police Department

$107K — $126K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • Licensure or immediate eligibility to practice law in Minnesota
  • Recent bar exam candidates encouraged to apply
  • Proof of passing bar exam required before offer
  • Experience in legal research and writing preferred

Responsibilities

  • Prosecute criminal offenses within the City of Rochester
  • Conduct legal research to support cases
  • Prepare and maintain comprehensive criminal files
  • Provide legal advice and opinions to city officials
  • Assist with select civil projects or topics as needed
Full Job Description
The Assistant City Attorney I provides professional legal services under the direction of the City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney. Responsibilities include prosecuting criminal offenses within the City of Rochester, conducting legal research, preparing and maintaining criminal files, and providing legal advice and opinions to City officials and appropriate parties. This position may also assist with select civil projects or defined civil topics. Education and Experience: Applicants must have graduated from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree and be licensed, or immediately eligible for licensure, to practice law in Minnesota. Individuals who recently took the July 2026 bar exam are encouraged to apply; proof of a passing score is required by October 5, 2026, and/or before an offer is extended. Learn and apply: Benefits information is not available for this position. Please contact the city directly for this information.

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