Employment Opportunities
Attorney & Litigation Coordinator Positions
The Alaska Department of Law offers wide opportunities for legal practice in civil and criminal law and the unique opportunity provided under Alaska law for unlicensed attorneys working for the department to have temporary bar privileges for up to 10 months before obtaining formal admission to the Alaska Bar (AS 08.08.210(d)).
| Position Opening | Division | Section | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant District Attorney | Criminal | District Attorney's Office | Palmer |
| Natural Resources Attorney | Civil | Natural Resources | Anchorage or Juneau |
| District Attorney | Criminal | District Attorney's Office | Ketchikan |
| Corrections Attorney | Civil | Torts & Workers' Compensation | Anchorage |
| Sexual Assault Prosecutor | Criminal | Office of Special Prosecutions | Anchorage |
| Sexual Assault Prosecutor | Criminal | District Attorney's Office | Juneau |
| Sexual Assault Prosecutor | Criminal | District Attorney's Office | Nome |
| Sexual Assault Prosecutor | Criminal | District Attorney's Office | Anchorage |
| Sexual Assault Prosecutor | Criminal | District Attorney's Office | Fairbanks |
| Sexual Assault Prosecutor | Criminal | District Attorney's Office | Bethel |
| Assistant District Attorney | Criminal | District Attorney's Office | Bethel |
| District Attorney | Criminal | District Attorney's Office | Bethel |
| Regulatory Attorney | Civil | Regulatory Affairs & Public Advocacy | Anchorage |
| Child-in-Need-of-Aid Attorney | Civil | Child Protection | Anchorage |
| Transportation Attorney | Civil | Transportation | Anchorage or Juneau |
| Workers' Compensation Attorney | Civil | Torts & Workers' Compensation | Anchorage, Juneau or Fairbanks |
| Procurement Attorney Attorney | Civil | Labor & State Affairs | Anchorage or Juneau |
| Labor, Military & Veterens Affairs Attorney | Civil | Labor & State Affairs | Anchorage or Juneau |
| Information & Project Support Attorney | Civil | Information & Project Support | Anchorage |
| Child-in-Need-of-Aid Attorney | Civil | Child Protection | Fairbanks |
| Assistant District Attorney | Criminal | District Attorney's Office | Anchorage |
| Medicaid Fraud Attorney | Criminal | Office of Special Prosecutions | Anchorage |
| Prosecutor Training Specialist | Criminal | Central Office | Anchorage or Juneau |
| Assistant District Attorney | Criminal | District Attorney's Office | Fairbanks |
Fellowship Program Positions
The Department of Law fellowship program is an opportunity for exceptionally talented new attorneys to join a strong team of appellate and trial practitioners and gain broad experience and insight into the diverse public sector work of the Attorney General’s and District Attorney's offices.
No fellowship positions open at this time
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Professional & Legal Support Staff Positions
The Department of Law provides career opportunities for a wide range of analyst, paralegal, administrative and office professionals, administering expertise, support and core services essential to the day-to-day operations of the department's civil, criminal and administrative divisions.
Professional Staff Positions
| Position Opening | Division | Section | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications & Public Relations Special Assistant | Civil & Criminal | Attorney General's Office | Anchorage or Juneau |
Internship Program
The Department of Law has volunteer intern positions available throughout the year for students enrolled in accredited law schools.