Description:

The Fairbanks District Attorney's Office is seeking a highly-motivated, energetic attorney to prosecute cases in Fairbanks where we are filling a full-time assistant district attorney position. Applicants should have strong oral advocacy skills. Prior prosecutorial experience is a plus, but is not required. This position requires the ability to think critically and reason logically; the ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing; the ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a deadline-controlled atmosphere; and the ability to manage numerous matters simultaneously.

The Fairbanks office consists of 16 prosecutors and 17 support staff. We prosecute violations of criminal law in interior and northern Alaska, which includes frequent trials, significant pre-trial motion practice, daily court hearings, and some post-conviction and appellate work. In addition to the three district and six superior court judges in Fairbanks, this office also covers the Utqiagvik, Tok, Galena, Delta Junction, Nenana, and Fort Yukon courts and offers occasional opportunity to travel to these locations.

Fairbanks is a modern, but small, community with about 100,000 people in the greater Fairbanks region. The University of Alaska Fairbanks, with its large campus and course offerings, is located here and there are two military bases in the vicinity that add to our diverse population. We have the large stores (Walmart, Fred Meyer, Safeway, Lowes, Home Depot, and Costco) and local stores with the interior Alaska touch. We have a movie theater, several gyms, including Planet Fitness and Alaska Club, and an international airport with direct connections to many locations in the “lower 48.” There are many outdoor opportunities here both in the summer (hiking trails, fishing, 2.5 hours from Denali National Park) and winter (snowmachining and cross-country skiing reigns supreme).

Contact:
Individuals who would like more information may contact Fairbanks District Attorney, Joseph Dallaire at 907-451-5983, or by email at joe.dallaire@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