Mental Health Law Attorney
Section: Human Services
Location: Anchorage
Job Number: 24-HS-05
Closing Date: 7/31/24
Job description
The Human Services Section is recruiting for one attorney to serve as a full-time Assistant Attorney General. This section provides aid-to-agency advice and representation for all divisions within the Department of Health and the Department of Family and Community Services. The section represents a unique opportunity to serve two of the largest state departments which impact all Alaskans and their daily lives. Membership in the Human Services Section provides attorneys with the opportunity to develop diverse legal skills as they assist clients through advice, civil litigation, alternative dispute resolution, administrative litigation, regulatory law, and legislative work.
We are specifically looking for an attorney to represent the Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API). The position involves frequent court hearings related to involuntary mental commitments and involuntary psychotropic medication. Additionally, the attorney will provide advice to API on a variety of topics, including compliance with state and federal law, HIPAA, and criminal matters. The attorney should be able to work with a variety of people including witnesses and the public. In addition to these duties, this attorney will also provide advice to other State agencies on a wide variety of topics.
Attorneys in the Civil Division work on matters of statewide importance, all while living and enjoying all Alaska has to offer. If you enjoy complex and impactful legal work along with dramatic scenery, outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, kayaking, and abundant wildlife, then the Alaska Department of Law, Civil Division is the place for you. Flexible schedules, including hybrid telework arrangements, may be available.
More information about the Human Services Section can be found at Human Services Section - Alaska Department of Law.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must have excellent communication, oral advocacy, writing, negotiation, and time management skills, and must possess an eye for detail and good judgment. The ability to handle a high volume of cases in a fast-paced work environment is essential.
Contact
Individuals who would like additional information about the position may contact Stacie Kraly at (907) 465-3600 or by e-mail at stacie.kraly@alaska.gov.
Benefits & Compensation
State Benefits Package
- Health benefits (including dental and vision), life insurance and voluntary supplemental benefits
- Generous leave accrual
- 12 paid holidays
- A variety of retirement plans
- Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
- 37.5-hour workweek
- Eligibility for part-time teleworking, alternate workweek, or a flex schedule after an initial training period.
Estimated Compensation
The table below gives an estimate of compensation based on a combination of judicial clerking and licensed legal experience. The compensation listed in the table represents the base pay. Several locations around Alaska have geographical pay differences. Upon a job offer, you would receive a firm salary quote based on location of position and qualifying experience. Attorneys are eligible to promote from Attorney 1 through 4 with service and acceptable job performance.
Attorney level | Experience level | Pay range and step | Base pay* |
---|---|---|---|
Attorney 1 | Unlicensed attorney | 18 D or E | $80,418.00-$82,914.00 |
Attorney 2 | Less than two years of licensed experience | 20 C or D | $88,744.50-$91,981.50 |
Attorney 3 | More than 2 but less than 4 years of licensed experience | 22 B or C | $98,280.00-$101,302.50 |
Attorney 4 | More than 4 years | 24 B through F | $112,242.00 – $128,544.00 |
*Summary of Geographical Pay Rate Differences.
Location | Base pay + geographical difference |
---|---|
Anchorage, Kenai, Palmer, Ketchikan | Base pay / no geo dif |
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% |
Application Instructions
Candidates must submit:
- A resume that includes a complete history of education and professional work experience.
- At least three professional employment references.
- A professional writing sample.
- A cover letter which includes the job number.
Email applications to civil.recruit@alaska.gov (with the subject line “application for current attorney recruitment”) or mail or hand-deliver to:
Office of the Attorney General
1031 W 4th Avenue, Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99501
As part of the application process a social media check may occur. All interested and qualified applicants will be considered, but not every applicant will be interviewed.
The Department of Law is an equal opportunity employer and complies with Title I of the American with Disabilities Act. Applicants who need accommodation to apply may call Kelly West at the department’s Anchorage office (907) 269-5101 or Relay Alaska at 1-800-770-8973.
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