County Attorney Jobs in Rhode Island

County Attorney jobs in Rhode Island concentrate in municipal government, state agencies, and public-sector legal offices, with demand across prosecutorial, civil litigation, and regulatory advisory functions. Most openings are in Providence, Cranston, and Warwick, where the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General, the City of Providence Law Department, and Kent County government represent some of the most consistent long-term employers in this space. Prosecutors, civil attorneys, and compliance counsel are among the most in-demand county attorney specialties statewide. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

Find County Attorney Jobs

Overview

Open roles11
Top employerCity of Providence
Top cityExeter, RI
Cities hiring5
Work type100% On-site
Top industryGovernment

Showing 5 of 11+ County Attorney jobs

Family Service of Rhode Island
Part-time Registered Nurse, South County Academy
We won't show you this job again
Family Service of Rhode Island
Added 6d ago
Part-time Registered Nurse, South County Academy
Family Service of Rhode Island
Exeter, Rhode Island
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$40.55 - $50.42/hr
On-Site
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
201-500

Have you applied for this role?

Thundermist Health Center
Registered Nurse - South County
We won't show you this job again
Thundermist Health Center
Added 1w ago
Registered Nurse - South County
Thundermist Health Center
Wakefield, Rhode Island
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Project Management
On-Site
CPR Certification
51-200

Have you applied for this role?

Family Service of Rhode Island
Clinician, South County Academy
We won't show you this job again
Family Service of Rhode Island
Added 1w ago
Clinician, South County Academy
Family Service of Rhode Island
Exeter, Rhode Island
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$33.65 - $43.76/hr
On-Site
Master's degree in social work
201-500

Have you applied for this role?

Thundermist Health Center
Patient Service Representative - South County
We won't show you this job again
Thundermist Health Center
Added 2w ago
Patient Service Representative - South County
Thundermist Health Center
Rhode Island
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Service & Support
Sales
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
51-200

Have you applied for this role?

Amedisys
RN Case Manager - WESTERLY/WASHINGTON COUNTY/SOUTH COUNTY
We won't show you this job again
Amedisys
Added 3w ago
RN Case Manager - WESTERLY/WASHINGTON COUNTY/SOUTH COUNTY
Amedisys
Warwick, Rhode Island
Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
$86k - $98k/yr
CPR Certification
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

See All 11 County Attorney Jobs in Rhode Island

Find roles in Rhode Island that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find County Attorney Jobs

County Attorney Jobs by City in Rhode Island

Where Rhode Island roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Exeter
5 jobs
Warwick
2 jobs
Wakefield
1 job
Middletown
1 job
South Kingstown
1 job

County Attorney Job Market in Rhode Island

A snapshot from current Rhode Island openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

City of Providence
City of Providence3 open roles
Thundermist Health Center
Thundermist Health Center3 open roles
Amedisys
Amedisys2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Government & Public Sector

What Rhode Island Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in county attorney jobs across Rhode Island.

  • Active license to practice law issued or recognized by the Rhode Island Supreme Court
  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required
  • Prior experience in civil litigation, prosecution, or government legal work preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Rhode Island statutes, court rules, and local ordinances
  • Ability to represent the county or municipality in state and federal court proceedings
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills required

County Attorney Jobs in Rhode Island: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a county attorney in Rhode Island?

You become a county attorney in Rhode Island by earning a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and passing the Rhode Island Bar Examination, which is administered by the Rhode Island Supreme Court's Board of Bar Examiners. Admission to the Rhode Island bar is required before you can practice in any county or municipal legal office. Most positions also expect some prior experience in litigation, public law, or a government legal setting before hiring.

Which companies hire county attorneys in Rhode Island?

Companies currently hiring county attorneys in Rhode Island include City of Providence, Thundermist Health Center, and Amedisys, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Rhode Island's public-sector legal offices, including municipal law departments and the state Office of the Attorney General, represent the most consistent sources of county attorney openings across the state.

Which Rhode Island cities have the most county attorney jobs?

Exeter, Warwick, and Rhode Island have the most county attorney openings in Rhode Island. Providence drives the largest share as the state capital and home to the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General, while Cranston and Warwick generate steady demand through municipal government legal departments and the concentration of county administrative offices in the greater Providence metro corridor.

Are there remote county attorney jobs in Rhode Island?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of county attorney openings tied to Rhode Island are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the fact that most county attorney roles require court appearances, in-person client consultations, and direct coordination with government offices. Legal research, document drafting, and advisory work are the functions most likely to be performed remotely when hybrid arrangements are offered.

How can I get hired as a county attorney in Rhode Island with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a staff attorney or assistant county attorney role in a municipal law department, where new bar admittees are regularly considered. The Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General and the Providence Law Department have historically brought on associate-level counsel from law school clinics and clerkship programs. Clerking for a Rhode Island Superior or District Court judge signals strong baseline credentials, and candidates with prior paralegal or legal aid experience often transition into junior county attorney roles.

Where can I find and apply to county attorney jobs in Rhode Island?

You can find and apply to county attorney jobs in Rhode Island on Migrate Mate, which lists current Rhode Island openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the positions that fit.

See All 11 County Attorney Jobs in Rhode Island

Find roles in Rhode Island that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find County Attorney Jobs