ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY (Municipal Attorney II) - Range 23/EXE

Municipality of Anchorage

Anchorage (AK)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

37 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

PERS Retirement

Paid Leave Plan

13 Paid Holidays

Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage seeks an experienced attorney to serve in the Office of the Municipal Attorney. The role involves representing the Municipality in civil litigation and administrative matters, and providing a full range of legal services to municipal clients.

At the direction of the Municipal Attorney and Deputy Municipal Attorney, you will mentor staff, participate in hiring decisions, and handle various duties as assigned, contributing to the administration of local government.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school of law and admission to the Alaska Bar within 90 days of hire.
Four years of experience as a Municipal Attorney I with the Municipality of Anchorage or equivalent elsewhere.
APSIN/NCIC certification required within 30 days of hire; satisfactory background and credit checks.

Responsibilities

Represent the Municipality in civil litigation in state or federal court and in administrative proceedings.
Provide a full range of legal services to municipal clients and advise municipal departments and the Anchorage Assembly.
Work with and monitor staff; mentor newer attorneys; participate in hiring and promotion decisions; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Municipal Attorney I experience

Judicial clerk experience

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of law

Admitted to the Alaska Bar within 90 days of hire

Tools

APSIN/NCIC certification

Background/Credit check clearance

Job description

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: Office of the Municipal Attorney

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 08:00am to 5:00pm

LOCATION: City Hall - 632 W 6th Avenue

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

The Civil Division of the Anchorage Municipal Attorney’s Office represents and advises all municipal departments as well as the Anchorage Assembly. As a workplace, the office provides incredible diversity of work, a unique collegial environment, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the functioning of your local government.

At the direction of the Municipal Attorney and Deputy Municipal Attorney, this position represents the Municipality in a variety of legal matters, including in civil litigation in state or federal court and in administrative proceedings involving the Municipality, and provides a full range of legal services to municipal clients. Other responsibilities include working with and monitoring staff; mentoring newer attorneys; participating in hiring and promotion decisions within the office as requested; and additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Graduation from an accredited school of law, must be admitted to the State of Alaska Bar Association (within 90 days of hire), and four (4) years of experience as a Municipal Attorney I with the Municipality of Anchorage or the equivalent elsewhere.
Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) or functionally equivalent certification within 30 days of hire.
Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
Satisfactory credit check at time of hire.
Applicants will be credited for experience as a judicial clerk.

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check and Financial Review. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position requires Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) and FBI National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within 30 days of hire.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Equal‑Opportunity / Disability‑Confident Statement

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.

Benefits

Health / Medical Benefits