Experienced Alaska Natural Resources Litigator

Alaska Department of Law; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Department of Law in Anchorage seeks two experienced litigation attorneys for the Civil Division's Natural Resources Section. The roles involve handling land and resource management matters, advising clients, and litigating in multiple forums.

Travel and cross-program collaboration are integral to the position. Qualified applicants should have a JD, 3+ years of state court litigation experience (first-chair preferred), and a strong grasp of land, water, and administrative law.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited law school with strong general legal knowledge.
• Three or more years of experience in state court litigation, first-chair preferred.
• Familiarity with land, water, and administrative law is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Litigate matters in state and federal fora and provide agency advice.
• Collaborate with multiple clients and program managers on complex matters.
• Travel as required and manage high-volume, high-stakes litigation.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Alaska Department of Law in Anchorage seeks two experienced litigation attorneys for the Civil Division's Natural Resources Section. The roles involve handling land and resource management matters, advising clients, and litigating in multiple forums.

Travel and cross-program collaboration are integral to the position. Qualified applicants should have a JD, 3+ years of state court litigation experience (first-chair preferred), and a strong grasp of land, water, and administrative law.