Assistant Attorney General & Assistant District Attorney (Attorney 1 - 4)

State of Alaska; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Generous leave accrual

12 paid holidays

Retirement plans

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

37.5-hour workweek

Teleworking after training

Job summary

State of Alaska, through the Alaska Department of Law, is recruiting attorneys to join a talented, compassionate legal team dedicated to prosecuting state criminal violations, representing the state in civil matters, and enforcing consumer protection and unfair trade practices laws.

Attorneys of all experience levels will be considered and some openings may be available to unlicensed attorneys pursuing the Alaska Bar Exam or admission through reciprocity.

Qualifications

• Attorneys of all experience levels will be considered.
• Some positions may be available to unlicensed attorneys pursuing the Alaska Bar Exam or admission through reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute violations of state criminal laws, represent the state and its officers in civil matters, and enforce consumer protection and unfair trade practices laws.

Job description

Join the Alaska Department of Law today and be a part of a talented and compassionate team dedicated to prosecuting violations of state criminal laws, representing the state and its officers in civil matters, and enforcing consumer protection and unfair trade practices laws.

Who we are

The Department of Law is an executive branch of the Alaska Government, led by the Attorney General. The Attorney General is appointed by the Governor and serves as legal advisor to the Office of the Governor and all State agencies.

View a full breakdown of the Department of Law, Civil Division structure and statewide offices here: https://law.alaska.gov/department/civil/civil.html

View a full breakdown of the Department of Law, Criminal Division structure and statewide offices here: https://law.alaska.gov/department/criminal/criminal_div.html

What we are looking for

The Department is looking for talented, energetic, and hard-working full-time attorneys to become members of our dynamic legal team. If you want to contribute to a collegial, collaborative, and professionally inspiring workplace, we hope you will consider joining us.

Attorneys of all experience levels will be considered and some positions may be available to unlicensed attorneys who are pursuing the Alaska Bar Exam or licensed attorneys seeking admission through reciprocity.

Salary and benefits

The table below gives an estimate of compensation based on a combination of judicial clerking and licensed legal experience. The compensation listed in the table represents the base pay. Several locations around Alaska have geographical pay differences. Upon a job offer, you would receive a firm salary quote based on location of position and qualifying experience. Attorneys are eligible to promote from Attorney 1 through 4 with service and acceptable job performance.

State Benefits Package

Health benefits (including dental and vision), life insurance and voluntary supplemental benefits

1. Generous leave accrual
2. 12 paid holidays
3. A variety of retirement plans
4. Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
5. 37.5-hour workweek
6. Eligibility for part-time teleworking, alternate workweek, or a flex schedule after an initial training period.

ESTIMATED COMPENSATION

EEO Statement

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or [phone] (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.