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Assistant District Attorney
Bethel, AK

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

Contact:

- Interested candidates can contact District Attorney Mark Clark at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***
or **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** for additional information

Benefits & Compensation:

- 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






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