Description:
The CBJ Law Department is looking for a new Assistant Attorney I/II (Prosecutor) to join our team!The Assistant Attorney I/II/III positions are within the partially exempt service and serve at the pleasure of the City Attorney.
Applications and resumes received are subject to public disclosure.
The Assistant Attorney I/II performs a broad range of legal work including providing legal advice and litigating criminal matters. The position focuses primarily on criminal prosecution and providing legal guidance to the Juneau Police Department, which is estimated to account for 95% of the duties.
Who we are looking for:
Commitment to public service. Safeguarding just and fair process. Collegial problem solver. If those phrases describe you, please consider applying.
The workload in the CBJ Law Department is fast-paced and requires all attorneys to be computer savvy and quickly able to research relevant law and understand the relevant facts. A qualified candidate will have the ability to formulate well-reasoned arguments, be comfortable making quick decisions, and prosecute misdemeanor cases independently. The average open case load is 200 cases; with a total of 600-800 cases handled per prosecutor per year.
About the Law Department
We have a criminal prosecution division with two prosecutors and two paralegals, and a civil division with three attorneys and one paralegal. We also have an office manager who supervises the support staff and manages the department's budget. The municipal attorney, who is appointed by the CBJ Assembly, supervises the attorneys and provides overall direction to the office.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
This role offers a competitive salary package that includes the opportunity for regular pay increases, 13 paid holidays a year, an excellent health insurance program (medical, dental, vision and orthodontia care options), paid leave, and retirement credit through PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System). We value the health and well-being of our employees. The CBJ provides free parking, paid time off for parent-teacher conferences, childcare subsidies, the ability to participate in a robust wellness program that includes discounts to CBJ recreational centers and local fitness programs, free bi-annual health screenings, free flu shots, and healthy living challenges and webinars to assist you with achieving work/life balance. For more details about benefits, please visit the following URL: https://juneau.org/human-resources/benefits
Working Hours and Location
This position generally works Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The position also alternates being on-call every other week and attending court on every other weekend. We value work-life balance, so schedule flexibility exists to accommodate weekend court. The Law Department offices are located in downtown Juneau.
Typical Responsibilities:
- Prosecuting misdemeanors and criminal infractions
- Participating in any court-directed program such as the Coordinated Resources Project (CRP).
- Managing all stages of trial and appeal, including legal research, briefing, and oral argument.
- Sharing 24/7 calls and weekend arraignments.
Minimum Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
- Positions in this class are partially exempt, but the following desirable qualifications are recommended:
- Assistant Attorney I - (Range 322) - $117,000.00 - $142,313.60 Annually (DOQ)
Education:
Juris Doctorate required
Experience:
Experience as a legal intern or clerk is preferred.
Other:
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Alaska and be a member in good standing of the Alaska Bar.
The selected candidate must have unquestioned ethics and personal integrity. All information provided by the candidate will be verified. Candidates who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from consideration or dismissed if already employed.
Assistant Attorney II - (Range 324) - $133,328.00 - $142,313.60 Annually (DOQ)
Education:
Juris Doctorate required.
Experience:
Four (4) years of professional level legal experience as an attorney.
Other:
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Alaska and be a member in good standing of the Alaska Bar.
The selected candidate must have unquestioned ethics and personal integrity. All information provided by the candidate will be verified. Candidates who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from consideration or dismissed if already employed.
APSIN Clearance:
Please be aware – this position works directly with CBJ systems that may include assistance with a department's Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN). This requires the incumbent to submit to a pre-employment fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with adult criminal convictions will not move forward in the recruitment and selection process. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance. Final offer of employment is contingent on obtaining DPS security clearance. Background Check Authority: AS 12.62 and 13 AAC 68.215
Supplemental Information:
Additional Required Information
At the time of application, applicants are required to submit a cover letter and transcripts (if applicable).
Hiring Manager Contact Info
Hiring Manager: Junnie Chup, Legal Operations Manager
Phone Number: (907) 586-5242
Email: Junnie.Chup@juneau.gov
Application Review
We are accepting applications until filled. The first review of applications will occur on November 1, 2025.
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education:
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.
Work Experience:
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.
If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
Note: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Application Assistance
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EEO Statement:
The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
