Assistant City Attorney I - Rochester

Minnesota City Jobs; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rochester City Attorney's Office is seeking an Assistant City Attorney I to provide professional legal services under the direction of the City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney.

Responsibilities include prosecuting criminal offenses within Rochester, conducting legal research, preparing and maintaining criminal files, and offering legal advice and opinions to City officials. The role may also assist with select civil topics.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.
• Licensed, or immediately eligible for licensure, to practice law in Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal offenses within the City of Rochester.
• Conduct legal research to support cases and opinions.
• Prepare and maintain criminal files and related records.
• Provide legal advice and opinions to City officials and appropriate parties.
• Assist with select civil projects or defined civil topics.

Skills

Legal research

Criminal law

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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.