ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR (Municipal Attorney I) - Range 22/ EXE

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Municipality of Anchorage is seeking an entry-level attorney for the Office of the Municipal Attorney. The position involves handling all aspects of misdemeanor prosecutions under the municipal code, including case screening, arraignment, evidence review, and courtroom appearances.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the Alaska Bar within 6 months to 1 year of hire.

Formación

• Graduation from an accredited school of law is required.
• May work under supervisory permit pending bar exam results.
• Must be admitted to the Alaska Bar within 6 months to 1 year of hire.
• Satisfactory background, education, and employment history checks at time of hire.
• APSIN/NCIC certification within 30 days of hire.
• Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory driving record at hire.
• E-Verify participation is required.
• Background and financial review may be required.
• Certain driving record documents may be requested at hire.

Responsabilidades

• Handle misdemeanor prosecutions under municipal code.
• Screen cases, arraignments, evidence assessment, and police/witness contacts.
• Conduct research, file motions, and manage status hearings and trials.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Time management

Misdemeanor prosecution

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school

Bar admission to Alaska within 6–12 months

Herramientas

APSIN/NCIC certification

Descripción del empleo

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, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

LOCATION

City Hall - 632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 210

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.

This is an entry level attorney position. It requires no previous years of criminal experience. The assistant municipal prosecutor handles all aspects of misdemeanor prosecution under the municipal code, including case screening, arraignment, evidence assessment, police, witness, and victim contact, research, motions, and status hearings and trials. This is a fast-paced office with plenty of opportunities to get time in the courtroom and trial experience. Other related duties as assigned

Graduation from an accredited school of law. May work under a supervisory permit pending bar exam results.

Must be admitted to the State of Alaska Bar Association within 6-months to 1 year of hire.

Required:

• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• Satisfactory credit check at time of hire.
• Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire.
• 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. If the individual selected for this position fails to obtain these requirements within the specified timeline, they will be terminated.
• If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.
• All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

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.

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.