Description:
The caseload consists of sexual assault and sexual abuse of a minor cases and you will serve as a regional expert on the topic. In addition to prosecuting the most serious and high profile cases, you will also provide advice and assistance to law enforcement agencies and mentor other prosecutors. The expertise you will share includes:- a victim-centered approach
- obtaining search warrants
- effective seizure of evidence
- presenting scientific evidence at trial
You may also serve on multidisciplinary teams developing guidelines and suggestions designed to increase successful investigation and prosecution of perpetrators while minimizing trauma to victims.
Qualifications:
This position requires you to be familiar with Alaska's criminal justice system and laws, have extensive trial experience, a history of handling complex criminal prosecutions, and a demonstrated commitment to working with victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse. Some travel within the region is required, including for trials that may last several weeks.
If you are committed to pursuing justice for vulnerable victims and are ready to apply your skills in a community that relies on dedicated prosecutors, we encourage you to apply. Your expertise can make a meaningful impact in the Kenai region and strengthen our mission to ensure accountability and promote public safety.
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%