Assistant Borough Attorney

Matanuska-Susitna Borough; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough seeks a legal professional to assist in providing legal services to the Borough Assembly, the Borough Manager, and various departments. The role involves advising officials, representing the Borough in court, and drafting legal documents.

The ideal candidate will have a law degree, at least two years of legal experience, and must be a member of the Alaska Bar Association or eligible for reciprocity. A valid Alaska driver’s license and background check completion are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from law school.
• Two years of experience practicing law.
• Current membership in the State of Alaska Bar Association.

Responsibilities

• Advise Borough officials on legal issues.
• Represent the Borough in court and administrative matters.
• Draft legal documents and resolutions.
• Provide training on legal topics to employees.

Skills

Legal advice

Court representation

Contract drafting

Training and presentation skills

Education

Graduation from law school

Current membership in the State of Alaska Bar Association

Job description

This position assists in the provision of legal services to the Borough Assembly, the Borough Manager, and all Borough departments, as well as assistance to the Borough Attorney.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

This is a non-bargaining unit executive position.

T1 - T5 - DOE

Graduation from law school.

Two years of experience practicing law.

Current membership in the State of Alaska Bar Association, or ability to obtain membership by reciprocity within six (6) months of hire.

Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) courses, ICs 100 and IS 700 within ninety days of hire and ICs 200 and IS 800 within one (1) year of hire.

Individuals who do not possess the minimum qualification listed above may be considered and/or hired at the established training rate.

• Advises Borough officials, Borough employees, and duly‑constituted boards and commissions on Borough legal issues.
• Represents the Borough before courts in civil and criminal matters and before administrative bodies; tries cases and appears in court, as needed; interviews witnesses and conducts investigations of fact for various cases and matters.
• Confers with Borough officials and employees on various Borough legal matters; participates on behalf of the Borough in employment issues, land contracts, agreements, disputes, and other negotiations.
• Drafts, directs the preparation of, and reviews ordinances, resolutions, contracts, licenses, deeds, legal documents, and legal reports for the Borough.
• Provides training for Borough employees and board members; prepares and provides presentations on legal topics; discusses legal topic with staff.
• Performs related duties, as assigned.