Executive Municipal Attorney – Civil Division Leader

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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

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.