Cyber Crime Prosecutor
Office: Office of Special Prosecutions
Location: Anchorage
Job Description
The Department of Law, Office of Special Prosecutions, is recruiting for a full time attorney specialized in the prosecution of cyber-crimes. This position will prosecute computer aided crimes, primarily including computer aided exploitation of children, criminal use of a computer, and consumer protection. This is a statewide position where the attorney will have a trial caseload, provide advice and training to local law enforcement and other prosecutors on a statewide level, and may be asked to provide advice to other agencies when issues arise involving computers and criminal law.
The attorney will be expected to develop policies and procedures in cooperation with law enforcement to effectively investigate and prosecute cyber-crimes. The attorney will assist others prosecuting these crimes with such things as introducing digital evidence at trial, obtaining search warrants for computer devices, and presenting computer forensic experts to a jury. Applicants must have strong skills as a prosecutor along with strong computer and digital evidence skills. They must also be able to interact sensitively and effectively with young witnesses who have been sexually exploited. The applicant must be willing to travel throughout the state, including rural areas, to present these cases.
This attorney also serves as a point person for the Department of Law on the issue of Human Trafficking. In this role, the attorney will work with a number of federal and state partners to coordinate the prosecution of sex and labor trafficking in the state. The prosecutor will also work with stakeholders from across the state and from different backgrounds to address trafficking through community involvement, training, and active engagement. The attorney may be asked to participate in one or more working groups related to Human Trafficking.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have significant practical experience working with criminal investigators concerning the preservation of internet-based digital evidence, forensic examination of computers and other digital devices and a clear understanding of internet protocols and on-line file sharing programs. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be familiar with the current trends in Fifth Amendment precedent throughout the United States concerning the applicability of administrative subpoenas, the limits being applied regarding the search of digital devices, and the various jurisdictional challenges that are faced when prosecuting an internet-based offense. These topics should be addressed in the applicant’s cover letter.
Contact
Individuals who would like more information may contact Chief Assistant Attorney General, Jenna Gruenstein, at (907) 269-6250 or by email 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.
