Corrections Attorney
Section: Torts, Workers’ Compensation, and Corrections
Location: Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau
Job Number: 24-TWCC-02
Closing Date: 1/10/24
Job description
The Torts, Workers’ Compensation & Corrections section is recruiting for a full-time attorney to represent the Department of Corrections and its employees in civil matters filed by prisoners. These cases include petitions for post-conviction relief involving the Alaska Board of Parole; time accounting claims; administrative appeals of institutional disciplinary decisions to the Superior Court; defending Department employees named as defendants in civil rights lawsuits; and agency advice. The attorney’s duties incorporate all aspects of civil litigation defense in both state and federal courts, including investigation, discovery, dispositive motion practice, evidentiary hearings, and trial and appellate work. Some travel may be required. Flexible schedules and hybrid work from home arrangements may be available.
The Torts, Workers’ Compensation, & Corrections Section promotes a collegial, collaborative, and supportive work environment. You can expect to work with committed and positive team members and supervisors to represent the state’s interests.
If you enjoy complex and important legal work along with dramatic scenery, outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, camping, hunting, and kayaking, then the Alaska Department of Law, Civil Division is the place for you. Flexible schedules, including hybrid telework arrangements, may be available.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must have excellent communication, oral advocacy, writing, and time management skills. The ability to handle a high volume of cases in a fast-paced work environment is essential. They should enjoy all aspects of the litigation process including trial. Applicants should be highly motivated and able to work well and collaborate as a member of a litigation team. Prior criminal law experience as either a prosecutor or defense attorney is desirable, but not required. Applicants at all experience levels will be considered.
Contact
Individuals who would like additional information about the position may contact Rachel Witty at (907) 269-5281 or by e-mail at Rachel.Witty@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 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.
