Description:

Are you ready to launch or elevate your legal career with meaningful, hands-on experience in a dynamic and scenic location? The Dillingham District Attorney's Office is seeking a full-time Assistant District Attorney to join our dedicated team.

This is a unique opportunity to take on substantial responsibility from day one. You'll gain extensive courtroom experience—handling daily hearings, pre-trial motions, and trials—along with the chance to work on post-conviction and appellate matters. If you're looking to sharpen your litigation skills and make a direct impact, this is the job for you.

Why This Role Stands Out:

Broad Case Variety: As the sole attorney in the office, you'll manage a wide range of misdemeanor and felony prosecutions, gaining invaluable experience quickly.
Supportive Team: You'll be backed by an experienced legal assistant and paralegal, with supervision and resources from the Anchorage District Attorney's Office.
Rural Experience Bonus: Complete a two-year rural commitment and receive priority consideration for transfer to other DA offices across the state.

What We're Looking For:

Strong oral advocacy and writing skills
Critical thinking and logical reasoning
Ability to manage multiple cases under pressure
Criminal law or trial experience is a plus—but not required

Travel Required: You'll occasionally travel to nearby communities and to Anchorage for grand jury proceedings.

Live and Work in Stunning Bristol Bay

Dillingham offers unparalleled access to the outdoors—think world-class fishing, hiking, and exploring pristine rivers and lakes year-round. It's the ideal setting for someone seeking professional growth and a high quality of life.

Contact:
Contact District Attorney Brittany Dunlop at (907) 269-6300 or by email at brittany.dunlop@alaska.gov for more information.

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