Description:
The Criminal Division Central Office of the Department of Law is recruiting to fill an Assistant Attorney General position. This position will focus on legal services for the Department of Corrections, which will include taking on Post Conviction Relief (PCR) cases, PCR appeals, and some aid to agency advice work for Corrections from the Civil Division. This position will deal with matters relating to criminal and administrative litigation in state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels. Special projects would likely involve such things as advising on the development and implementation of policy and procedure; and advising DOC on issues related to the criminal justice system such as the transportation of inmates subpoenaed as witnesses in legal proceedings, laws about housing federal prisoners in state facilities, and the nuances of interstate compacts on probation.This is an opportunity to expand your horizons within the criminal justice field and provide influence at the policy level to make a difference in communities across Alaska. Prior prosecution experience is preferred, along with familiarity with Alaska's criminal justice system. The incumbent must be able to maintain the strictest of confidences with information they will be exposed to and have access to. There will be opportunities for occasional travel to many locations throughout the state.
Location of the Position:
Anchorage
is ideally located in Southcentral Alaska between the Chugach Range and
the Cook Inlet. With a population of approximately 290,000, Anchorage is
home to nearly 40% of the state's population and is a 9.5-hour flight
from 90% of the industrialized world. This makes Anchorage the major
commerce and travel hub for the entire region.Anchorage
offers the perfect sampling of all that Alaska has to offer with
numerous cultural institutions including the Alaska Native Heritage
Center and the Anchorage Museum, amazing restaurants featuring local
fare, and breathtaking scenery and outdoor experiences. As one of the
northernmost cities on earth, Anchorage is the ideal location for both
summer and winter activities and hosts world-class hiking trails,
excellent fishing, cross-country and downhill skiing, ice fishing, and
plenty of opportunities to experience Alaska's most famous sport, dog
sledding.
Contact:
For further information, we encourage interested individuals to reach out to Criminal Division Director, Angie Kemp at angie.kemp@alaska.gov or Deputy Attorney General, John Skidmore at john.skidmore@alaska.gov.
Benefits & Compensation
State Benefits Package- Health benefits (including dental and vision), life insurance and voluntary supplemental benefits
- Generous leave accrual, starting at 21 days a year
- 12 paid holidays
- A variety of retirement plans
- Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
- 37.5-hour workweek
- Eligibility for part-time teleworking, alternate workweek, or a flex schedule after an initial training period.
Estimated Compensation
The table below gives an estimate of compensation based on a combination of judicial clerking and licensed legal experience. The compensation listed in the table represents the base pay. Several locations around Alaska have geographical pay differences. Upon a job offer, you would receive a firm salary quote based on location of position and qualifying experience. Attorneys are eligible to promote from Attorney 1 through 4 with service and acceptable job performance.
Attorney Level Experience Level Pay Range and Step Base Pay*
- Attorney 1 Unlicensed attorney 18 D or E $89,895 or $92,703
- Attorney 2 Less than two years of licensed experience 20 C or D $99,235.50 or $102,843
- Attorney 3 More than 2 but less than 4 years of licensed experience 22 B or C $109,882.50 or $113,256
- Attorney 4 More than 4 years 24 B through F $125,482.50 – $143,734.50
Summary of Geographical Pay Rate Differences.
Location Base Pay + Geographical Difference- Anchorage, Kenai, Palmer, Ketchikan Base pay / no geo dif
- Fairbanks Base pay + 3%
- Juneau, Sitka Base pay + 5%
- Kodiak Base pay + 11%
- Nome, Dillingham Base pay + 37%
- Bethel, Utqiagvik Base pay + 50%
- Kotzebue Base pay + 60%
Application Instructions:
Candidates Must Submit:
- A resume that includes a complete history of education and professional work experience.
- At least three professional employment references to include their title, email address, and daytime phone number.
- One must be a current or former supervisor.
- Only include those that can speak about your professional skills and performance.
- A professional writing sample.
- A cover letter which includes the position of interest.
Preferably applications may be submitted electronically to:
CriminalLawRecruit@alaska.gov
or via hard copy to:
Department of Law
Criminal Division Central Office
P.O. Box 110300
Juneau, AK 99811-0300
All interested and qualified applicants will be considered, but not every applicant will be interviewed. A preference will be given to applicants with the ability to fluently speak another language that is commonly used in the geographic locations related to this position.
