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 | Anchorage |
| Environmental Crimes/Fish & Game Prosecutor | Criminal | Office of Special Prosecutions | Anchorage |
| Appeals Attorney | Civil | Opinions, Appeals & Ethics | Anchorage or Juneau |
| District Attorney | Criminal | District Attorney's Office | Palmer |
| Statewide Drug Prosecutor | Criminal | Office of Special Prosecutions | Anchorage |
| Litigation Assistant (Associate Attorney I) | Civil | Natural Resources | Anchorage |
| Environmental Attorney | Civil | Environmental | Anchorage |
| Transportation Attorney | Civil | Transportation | Anchorage |
| Workers' Compensation Attorney | Civil | Torts & Workers' Compensation | Anchorage, Juneau or Fairbanks |
| Tort Litigator | Civil | Torts & Workers’ Compensation | Anchorage |
| Public Corporations Attorney | Civil | Public Corporations & Government Services | Anchorage or Juneau |
| Natural Resources Attorney | Civil | Natural Resources | Anchorage |
| 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 |
| 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.
Internship Program
The Department of Law has volunteer intern positions available throughout the year for students enrolled in accredited law schools.