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Troutman Pepper

Billing Specialist

Rochester, NY · Hybrid

$19 - $25.75/hr

Print, sort, and distribute prebills to billing attorneys. Print drafts and/or finals of ... applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19. This position ...

Troutman Pepper

eBilling Specialist

Rochester, NY · Remote

$60K - $95K/yr

... attorney and legal practice assistant. * Monitor deduction notifications and forward them in a ... Client service orientation #LI-Remote The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state ...

Troutman Pepper

Billing Manager

Rochester, NY · On-site

Work with attorneys and Legal Support to design and develop invoicing to meet client needs and ... The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to ...

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How much do city attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for city attorney in Rochester, NY is $165,700.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,800.00 and $197,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a city attorney?

A City Attorney is the chief legal advisor for a city government, providing legal counsel to city officials, departments, and agencies. They represent the city in legal matters, including litigation, contracts, and ordinance enforcement. The City Attorney ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws while drafting and reviewing legal documents. They may also prosecute or defend the city in court and help shape policies to minimize legal risks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a city attorney?

A City Attorney must possess deep knowledge of municipal law, strong legal research and writing abilities, and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree with a valid state bar license. Experience with case management software, legal research platforms like Westlaw or LexisNexis, and familiarity with government procedures is often required. Exceptional negotiation, public speaking, and interpersonal skills help City Attorneys advise city officials and represent the municipality effectively. These skills are critical to ensure efficient legal compliance, mitigate risk for the city, and provide sound counsel to public entities.

What does a typical workday look like for a city attorney?

A typical day for a City Attorney involves drafting and reviewing ordinances and contracts, providing legal advice to city departments, representing the city in court or administrative hearings, and responding to inquiries from city officials. The role often requires attending city council meetings, collaborating with law enforcement, and handling liability claims against the city. City Attorneys work closely with colleagues in legal departments and other municipal staff, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment. Due to the wide variety of legal issues municipalities face, the position offers diverse and challenging work every day.

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Infographic showing various City Attorney job openings in Rochester, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, 36% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $165,700 per year, or $79.7 per hour.

Senior Immigration Attorney (8+ yrs)

PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP

Rochester, NY • On-site

$152K - $225K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Phillips Lytle is looking to expand our talent within our Immigration Practice.

Phillips Lytle has an excellent reputation and a roster of high-profile clients including Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies in industries such as telecommunications, technology, energy, nanotechnology, manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences.

The Immigration Practice Team seeks to hire a senior attorney (Albany, Buffalo, Chicago, Garden City, New York City or Rochester) with eight or more years of experience to support its national practice with experience handling the complexities of visa and permanent residency applications on behalf of U.S. companies and their foreign national workforce with employment-based green cards, employment-based non-immigrant visas, H-1Bs, L-1s, O-1s, E-1, E-2, E-3, matters arising under the U.S. Mexico-Canada America (USMCA) Free Trade Agreement (TNs) or other laws governing ports of entry to the United States.  A successful applicant should have superior written, oral and analytic abilities, deep knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, regulations and policies, and the ability to provide advisory and other services, including managing client deliverables, preparing foreign nationals for visa and consulate interviews, responding to audits, providing I-9 guidance, dealing with federal administrative court matters, resolving border problems and preparing relevant filings.  Portable business and experience managing client relationships and mentoring and supervising junior lawyers and specialized paralegals is preferred.

We offer a flexible workplace, a commitment to advancement, and significant client contact and responsibility. We value community engagement and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are focused on growing our Firm across our entire footprint, and welcome Associates who are looking for an inclusive and equitable environment, where mentoring, feedback and training are emphasized.

Annual salary range for this position is $152,000-$225,000.

Actual pay may be adjusted based on location, experience, volume and nature of portable business, or other job-related factors permitted by law.

Other benefits include:

•             Bonus Program

•             Medical Insurance

•             Dental Insurance

•             Vision Insurance

•             Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance

•             Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

•             Short-Term Disability

•             Long-Term Disability

•             401k & Roth Plan Options with Employer Match

•             Flexible Spending Account Plan Options

•             10 Annual Holidays

•             Paid Time Off

NOTE: PHILLIPS LYTLE IS NOT WORKING WITH ANY SEARCH FIRMS IN CONNECTION WITH FILLING THIS POSITION.

LOCATIONS: Rochester, New York, United States

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