Municipal Law Transactions - Land Use, Employment, etc. Attorney in Juneau, AK

Government

Juneau, AK

Municipal Law Transactions - Land Use, Employment, etc. Attorney in Juneau, AK

Attorney

Min 4 yrs required

No

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: . Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Position close date is Monday, October 11, 2021 at 4:30pm Alaska Time.

Job Title: Assistant Municipal Attorney I/II (Hybrid)
Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Alaska (CBJ)
Department: Law Department
Experience: 4+ years of professional level legal experience as an attorney
Salary: Range 322 - $113, - $121, Annually (DOE) for Assistant Attorney I and Range 324 - $129, - $138, Annually (DOE) for Assistant Attorney II
Location: Juneau, AK (Remote option available)

Description:

- The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Alaska is seeking a highly motivated and committed individual to join their team as an Assistant Municipal Attorney I/II (Hybrid).
- The primary focus of this position is criminal prosecution and providing legal guidance to the Juneau Police Department.
- The ideal candidate will have high ethical standards, be a collegial problem solver, and have a strong commitment to public service.
- This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, nearly paperless office and handle a variety of legal matters.
- The Law Department is a collegial team that adapts to the needs of their clients and coworkers.

Responsibilities:

- Prosecute misdemeanors and criminal infractions, such as assaults, driving under the influence, larceny, regulatory offenses, and code enforcement.
- Participate in court-directed programs, such as the Coordinated Resources Project (CRP).
- Manage all stages of trial and appeal, including legal research, briefing, and oral argument.
- Share 24/7 calls and weekend arraignments.
- Assist other City departments by answering legal questions and drafting legal opinions.
- Perform other related work as required.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Alaska and be a member in good standing of the Alaska Bar

Desired Qualifications:
- Experience as a legal intern or clerk is preferred for Assistant Attorney I.
- Four (4) years of professional level legal experience as an attorney for Assistant Attorney II.

Note: The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications. If hired at the lower level, the successful applicant will be promoted to the higher level upon meeting the minimum qualifications for the higher level, completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work as determined by the supervisor.

Working Hours and Location:

- This position generally works Monday through Friday 8:00 . – 4:30 .
- The position alternates being on-, - $121, Annually (DOE) for Assistant Attorney I.
- Range 324 - $129, - $138, Annually (DOE) for Assistant Attorney II.

About the Law Department:

- The mission of the Law Department is to empower policymakers by drafting, explaining, and enforcing the law.
- The department consists of a criminal prosecution section with two prosecutors and two paralegals, and a civil section with three attorneys and one paralegal.
- Support staff are supervised by the office manager, and the municipal attorney supervises the attorneys and provides overall policy direction to the office.

APSIN Clearance:

- This position works directly with CBJ systems and may require submitting to a pre-employment fingerprint based criminal history background check.
- Final offer of employment is contingent on obtaining DPS security clearance.
- An applicant with adult criminal convictions will not move forward in the recruitment and selection process.
- Background Check Authority: AS and 13 AAC

Application Requirements:

- Education: If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.
- Work Experience: If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.
- Note: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, may contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations for assistance.

Join our team and make a difference in your community as an Assistant Municipal Attorney I/II (Hybrid) for the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Alaska. Apply now before the closing date of October 11, 2021 at 4:30pm Alaska Time.