Job Description
The Department of Law is an equal opportunity employer and complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Organization: Bethel District Attorney's Office Job Title: Assistant District Attorney Experience Level: Varies by Attorney Level (1-4) Salary: Varies by Attorney Level (1-4) and Location Location: Bethel, Alaska
Job Description:
- Full-time position as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bethel District Attorney's Office - Responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta and Interior Alaska - Frequent court appearances in superior and district courts at Bethel, as well as telephonic appearances in village courts - Significant trial work, including pre-trial motion practice - Opportunities for travel to 64 communities in the area and potential travel for trial work in other court locations - Excellent placement for those interested in outdoor activities, indigenous cultures, or a culturally diverse environment - Offsite housing available - Provides opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of criminal prosecutions, including misdemeanors and felonies, in a short period of time - Two-year commitment in a rural location can lead to preference for transfer to other district attorney offices in the state - Rural commitment is highly valued within the division
- State benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental benefits - Generous leave accrual and 12 paid holidays - Various retirement plan options - Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Loan Forgiveness Program - 37.5-hour workweek with potential for part-time teleworking, alternate workweek, or flex schedule after initial training period - Compensation based on combination of judicial clerking and licensed legal experience - Salary quote based on location and qualifying experience - Attorneys eligible for promotion from Attorney 1 through 4 with service and job performance
Application Instructions:
- Submit resume with complete education and professional work experience history - Include at least three professional employment references and a professional writing sample - Cover letter must specify position of interest - Preferably submit application electronically to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** or via hard copy to Department of Law Criminal Division Central Office
Equal Opportunity Employer:
- Department of Law is an equal opportunity employer and complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act - Applicants needing accommodation to apply can contact Relay Alaska at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** or Criminal Division Central Office at (907) 465-3600 - All interested and qualified applicants will be considered, but not every applicant will be interviewed - Preference given to applicants fluent in another language commonly used in the geographic locations related to this position
