Job Description
The successful applicant must pass a comprehensive background investigation, including a fingerprint-based check of criminal records.
H1: Assistant District Attorney Position in Anchorage District Attorney's Office H2: Courtroom Trial Work, Pre-Trial Motion Practice, and Appellate Work
Organization: Anchorage District Attorney's Office Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Job Description:
- Full-time position for a prosecutor in the Anchorage District Attorney's Office - Frequent court appearances in superior and district courts - Significant trial work with opportunities for travel to other court locations in Alaska - Daily court hearings and some post-conviction and appellate work - Strong oral advocacy skills required, prior trial experience and criminal law experience preferred - Ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and manage multiple matters simultaneously
Qualifications:
- Strong oral advocacy skills - Ability to think critically and reason logically - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven atmosphere - Ability to manage numerous matters simultaneously
Compensation and Benefits:
- State benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental benefits - Generous leave accrual and 12 paid holidays - Retirement plans and potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness - 37.5-hour workweek with potential for part-time teleworking, alternate workweek, or flex schedule after initial training period - Estimated compensation based on judicial clerking and licensed legal experience, with potential for promotion within the Attorney 1-4 levels - Geographical pay differences based on location of position
Application Instructions:
- Submit resume, three professional employment references, professional writing sample, and cover letter indicating position of interest - Preferably submit application electronically or via hard copy to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** or Department of Law, Criminal Division Central Office - Equal opportunity employer and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act; accommodations available for applicants with disabilities - Fluency in a commonly used language in the geographic locations related to the position preferred - Successful applicant must pass a comprehensive background investigation
SEO Friendly Job Title: Assistant District Attorney Position in Anchorage, Alaska
Summary: The Anchorage District Attorney's Office is seeking a full-time prosecutor with strong oral advocacy skills for a position involving courtroom trial work, pre-trial motion practice, and appellate work. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to travel to other court locations in Alaska and will receive a competitive salary and benefits package. Fluency in a commonly used language in the geographic locations related to the position is preferred. Interested applicants should submit a resume, references, writing sample, and cover letter.
