Organization: Anchorage District Attorney's Office
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Job Description:
- Highly specialized caseload in sexual assault and sexual abuse of a minor cases - Serve as a regional expert on the topic - Prosecute high-profile cases and provide advice and assistance to law enforcement agencies - Mentor other prosecutors in victim-centered approach, obtaining search warrants, and presenting scientific evidence at trial - Serve on multidisciplinary teams to develop guidelines for successful investigation and prosecution while minimizing trauma to victims
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Alaska's criminal justice system and laws - Extensive trial experience and history of handling complex criminal prosecutions - Demonstrated commitment to working with victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse - Willingness to travel within the region, including for trials that may last several weeks
Benefits & Compensation:
State Benefits Package includes:
- Health benefits (including dental and vision), life insurance, and voluntary supplemental benefits - Generous leave accrual and 12 paid holidays - Various retirement plans - 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
Estimated Compensation:
- Based on a combination of judicial clerking and licensed legal experience - Attorneys are eligible for promotion from Attorney 1 through 4 with service and acceptable job performance
Application Instructions:
Candidates must submit:
- Resume with complete history of education and professional work experience - At least three professional employment references - Professional writing sample - Cover letter specifying position of interest
Application can be submitted electronically or via hard copy to the Criminal Division Central Office in Juneau.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Law is an equal opportunity employer and complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodation to apply may contact the Relay Alaska or Criminal Division Central Office.
Preference for Fluency in Other Languages: Applicants with the ability to fluently speak another language commonly used in the geographic locations related to this position will be given preference.
Costs Associated with Application: Applicants are responsible for securing and paying for any internet or other costs associated with their application and/or interview.
Salary Information:
- Compensation based on a combination of judicial clerking and licensed legal experience - Attorneys are eligible for promotion from Attorney 1 through 4 with service and acceptable job performance - Estimated compensation listed in table (based on location and experience level) and may include geographical pay differences: - Anchorage, Kenai, Palmer, Ketchikan: base pay with no geographical difference - 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%
