Welfare Fraud Prosecutor
Office: Office of Special Prosecutions
Location: Anchorage
Job Description
The Office of Special Prosecutions is recruiting for an Assistant Attorney General to serve as Alaska’s Welfare Fraud Prosecutor in Anchorage. This position is part of the Division of Public Assistance Fraud Control Unit. The Unit has statewide responsibility for the investigation and prosecution of welfare fraud. Typical cases involve violations of state laws regulating individuals applying for or receiving benefits from the Alaska Temporary Assistance, Food Stamps, and Adult Public Assistance programs. The Division of Public Assistance Fraud Control Unit also works closely with counterparts in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the prosecution of federal welfare fraud.
The Welfare Fraud Prosecutor is involved in cases from the outset of the investigation, providing advice to the lead investigative agencies. The Welfare Fraud Prosecutor also provides legal advice to Division of Public Assistance regulatory programs on matters of criminal enforcement and development of uniform policies and procedures pertaining to fraud detection and deterrent. The position also provides training to investigators on case development.
Qualifications
The applicant must be willing to travel throughout the state, including rural areas, to present these cases. The ideal candidate will possess two to three years of criminal prosecution experience, be highly self-motivated, be willing to aggressively charge fraud cases, and be able to motivate and manage criminal investigators including actively participating in all stages of an ongoing investigation from initiation to prosecution.
Contact
Interested candidates who would like additional information about this position may contact Chief Assistant Attorney General, Jenna Gruenstein at (907) 269-6250, or by e-mail at jenna.gruenstein@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 | $87,282-$90,012 |
| Attorney 2 | Less than two years of licensed experience | 20 C or D | $96,349.50-$99,840 |
| Attorney 3 | More than 2 but less than 4 years of licensed experience | 22 B or C | $106,684.50-$109,960.50 |
| Attorney 4 | More than 4 years | 24 B through F | $121,836-$139,542 |
*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 position of interest.
Preferably applications may be submitted electronically to:
CriminalLawRecruit@alaska.gov
or via hard copy to:
Department of Law
Criminal Division Central Office
P.O. Box 110300
Juneau, AK 99811-0300
The Department of Law is an equal opportunity employer and complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodation to apply may contact the Relay Alaska at (800) 770-8973 or Criminal Division Central Office at (907) 465-3600.
All interested and qualified applicants will be considered, but not every applicant will be interviewed. A preference will be given to applicants with the ability to fluently speak another language that is commonly used in the geographic locations related to this position.
