Closing Date: 24th September, 2025

Description:

Job Description:
The attorney selected for this position will do a range of work handled by the Regulatory Affairs and Public Advocacy (RAPA) Section. The RAPA section primarily performs the Attorney General's statutory function of representing the public interest in utility and pipeline carrier matters before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. The section also provides policy analysis on related matters. The attorney in this position would mainly assist in rate cases and other proceedings before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. In doing so, the attorney would utilize the expert technical support of RAPA non-attorney professionals and outside professionals as witnesses who provide accounting, engineering, and economic analyses for all types of regulated utilities and pipelines in pre-filed testimony and at hearing

Attorneys in the Civil Division work on matters of statewide importance, all while living and enjoying all Alaska has to offer. If you enjoy complex and impactful legal work along with dramatic scenery, outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, kayaking, and abundant wildlife, then the Alaska Department of Law, Civil Division is the place for you. Flexible schedules, including hybrid telework arrangements, may be available.

More information about the work of this section, please visit: https://law.alaska.gov/department/civil/RAPA.html

Qualifications:
Post-graduation experience practicing law as a licensed attorney and/or clerk for a trial or appellate judge is preferred, but not required. The ability to work on a team is essential. Applicants should be comfortable learning a complex area of the law over the course of time prior to receiving first-chair assignments in major rate case proceedings. Prior experience in utilities or pipeline rate cases is not required.

Contact:
Individuals who would like additional information about the position may contact Rachel Witty at (907) 269-5100 or by e-mail at Rachel.Witty@alaska.gov.

Benefits & Compensation

State Benefits Package

Health benefits (including dental and vision), life insurance and voluntary supplemental benefits (https://doa.alaska.gov/drb/benefits/employee/)
Generous leave accrual, starting at 21 days a year
12 paid holidays (http://doa.alaska.gov/calendar/)
A variety of retirement plans (https://doa.alaska.gov/drb/retirement/#.YjEFjnrMKMo)
Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Loan Forgiveness Program. (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)
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